Description
A moist and flavorful Vegan Apple Cake that combines sweet apples with warm spices in a tender, one-bowl batter. Perfect for fall and easy to make with basic pantry ingredients, this cake is great as a snack or dessert, served warm or cooled with a dusting of powdered sugar or vegan ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup of sugar
- ⅓ cup of canola oil
- ¼ cup of applesauce
- 3 tablespoons of plant-based milk
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon flax meal
- 3 tablespoons of warm water
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
Fruits and Toppings
- 2 apples, peeled and diced
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the pan and oven: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8-inch baking pan with oil to prevent sticking and ensure easy cake removal.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, canola oil, applesauce, plant-based milk, vanilla extract, flax meal, and warm water vigorously until the mixture is uniform and smooth, forming the base of your cake batter.
- Combine dry ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir just until all the ingredients are incorporated to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the cake.
- Fold in the apples: Gently fold in the peeled and diced apples, distributing them evenly throughout the batter for pockets of juicy apple in every bite.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the greased pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the cake begins pulling away from the sides of the pan and a fork or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly, then optionally dust the top with powdered sugar. Serve warm or at room temperature as a delightful snack or dessert. Enjoy plain or with vegan ice cream for an extra special treat.
Notes
- This cake is a perfect way to enjoy seasonal apples and warm spices with a vegan twist using simple pantry staples.
- It can be made in one bowl, making cleanup quick and easy.
- Serve as a sweet afternoon snack with your favorite hot drink like tea or coffee, or as a dessert topped with vegan ice cream.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the cake tender and crumbly.
- If desired, adjust sweetness by reducing sugar slightly for a less sweet cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge (1/8th 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
