Description
Delight in the warm, spiced goodness of Vegan Apple Cake, a guilt-free treat that combines juicy apples and aromatic spices. Perfectly moist and easy to prepare, this cake is ideal for family gatherings or cozy afternoons. Each slice offers a comforting taste of autumn, no matter the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 3 cups diced apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk (e.g., almond or oat)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (e.g., canola or sunflower)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg until combined.
- Add plant-based milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and lemon juice; mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in diced apples to maintain their structure.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack; serve with powdered sugar or vegan ice cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg