Description
A moist and delicious Vegan Apple Cake packed with crisp apple chunks and warm spices, perfect for a cozy fall treat. Made with wholesome ingredients and entirely plant-based, this cake is easy to prepare using just one bowl and baked to perfection for a tender crumb. Enjoy it as a sweet snack or dessert, optionally dusted with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Batter
- ¾ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup canola oil
- ¼ cup applesauce
- 3 tablespoons plant-based milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon flax meal
- 3 tablespoons warm water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 apples, peeled and diced
Optional Topping
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Lightly grease an 8-inch baking pan with oil to ensure the cake does not stick.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine sugar, canola oil, applesauce, plant-based milk, vanilla extract, flax meal, and warm water. Whisk briskly until the mixture is fully incorporated and smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the cake.
- Fold in Apples: Carefully fold the peeled and diced apples into the batter until evenly distributed.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the cake starts to pull away from the sides of the pan and a fork inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- This Vegan Apple Cake is wonderfully moist and packed with fall spices, making it a delightful seasonal treat.
- Using flax meal as an egg substitute keeps the cake entirely plant-based and adds a pleasant nutty flavor.
- Perfect for a sweet afternoon snack, paired with tea or coffee.
- For dessert, serve with a scoop of vegan ice cream to elevate the experience.
- Can be made in one bowl for easy and minimal clean-up.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 207 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.04 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
