What can I use instead of pumpkin seeds (pepitas) for cake?
Start with Sunflower Seeds (1:1). Similar size and chew. Less mineral flavour.
Best Pumpkin Seeds (pepitas) Substitutes for Cakes
Pick substitutes that preserve tenderness, aeration, and even rise in cake batters. Cake structure depends on balanced fat, sugar, and hydration. Wrong swaps can create a dense or dry crumb.
Can I make a cake without pumpkin seeds (pepitas)?
Yes. Start with Sunflower Seeds at 1:1, then adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.
Top Recommendation
Sunflower Seeds
Use 1:1
Similar size and chew. Less mineral flavour.
View full adjustment notes →How much does 1 cup of pumpkin seeds (pepitas) weigh?
On CupOrGram, 1 cup of pumpkin seeds (pepitas) is treated as 129 grams. Use the conversion page if you want the original ingredient weight before choosing a substitute.
Pumpkin Seeds (pepitas) cups to grams →