Description
This moist and delicious Vegan Apple Cake is a perfect sweet treat packed with fall flavors. Made with simple plant-based ingredients, cinnamon, nutmeg, and juicy apple chunks, it’s easy to prepare in one bowl and baked to a tender, flavorful perfection. Ideal for an afternoon snack or a dessert topped with 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 of cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- ½ teaspoon of nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon of salt
Additional Ingredients
- 2 apples, peeled and diced
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°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 the mixture is smooth and all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Add Dry Ingredients: To the wet mixture, add the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt. Stir gently until just combined, making sure not to overmix to maintain cake tenderness.
- Fold in Apples: Carefully fold the peeled and diced apples into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the cake begins 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 removing from the pan. Dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with vegan ice cream for dessert.
Notes
- This cake is moist, spiced, and filled with crisp apple chunks – a perfect showcase for fall produce.
- It’s a quick, one-bowl recipe ready in about 45 minutes including preparation and baking time.
- Enjoy as a cozy afternoon snack with your favorite hot drink or as a sweet dessert topped with vegan ice cream.
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
