Vegan Apple Cake
Vegan Apple Cake is a delightful and heartwarming dessert that encapsulates the essence of comfort food. This cake features tender, sweet apples blended with aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a moist and fluffy texture that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether served as a cozy breakfast treat or a charming dessert at gatherings, each slice promises to evoke warm memories and joyful moments. Simple to make, this Vegan Apple Cake will quickly become a favorite in your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 3 cups chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup plant-based milk (almond or oat)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix unsweetened applesauce and plant-based milk until smooth. Stir in chopped apples.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Slice generously and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg