Description
This moist and delicious Vegan Apple Cake is a delightfully spiced treat filled with crisp apple chunks. Made using simple plant-based ingredients, it’s perfect for a cozy fall snack or dessert. Prepared in just one bowl and baked to perfection, it offers a comforting flavor with just the right amount of sweetness and warmth from cinnamon and nutmeg.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 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 and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Lightly grease an 8-inch baking pan with oil to prevent sticking.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine sugar, canola oil, applesauce, plant-based milk, vanilla extract, flax meal, and warm water. Whisk vigorously until all ingredients are well blended and the mixture is smooth and consistent.
- 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.
- Fold in apples: Carefully fold the peeled and diced apples into the batter, ensuring even distribution without breaking them down too much.
- Transfer and bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the cake starts to pull away from the sides of the pan and a toothpick or fork inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving. Optionally, dust the top with powdered sugar. Serve warm or at room temperature, alone or with your favorite vegan ice cream or hot beverage.
Notes
- This cake is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Perfect as an afternoon snack or a comforting dessert during fall and winter months.
- Use crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for optimal texture and flavor.
- Adding a scoop of vegan ice cream on top makes a wonderful dessert combination.
- For a nuttier twist, sprinkle chopped walnuts or pecans on top before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge
- 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
