This moist and delicious Vegan Apple Cake is the best way to enjoy those sweet and juicy fall produce! A delightfully spiced cake crammed with crisp apple chunks that you can make using one bowl in just 45 minutes. Enjoy is as a sweet afternoon snack with your favorite hot drink or as a dessert with a scoop of vegan ice cream on top.
1tablespoonflax meal, plus 3 tablespoons of warm water
1cupall-purpose flour
1tablespoonof cinnamon
1teaspoonof baking powder
½teaspoonof nutmeg
½teaspoonof salt
2applespeeled and diced
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly grease an 8-inch pan with oil.
In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, oil, applesauce, plant-based milk, vanilla, flax meal, and water. Whisk briskly until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is consistent.
Add flour, cinnamon, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until just combined. Fold in chopped apples.
Spread mixture into baking pan and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until cake is pulling away from sides and a fork comes out clean.
Serve with powdered sugar, warm or cool.
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Notes
The key to a perfectly baked cake is to measure your ingredients correctly. When measuring in cups, do not use them to scoop the dry ingredients directly. Instead, use a spoon to transfer the dry goods into the measuring cups. Then run the spoon’s handle on top to level it out.
Do not overmix your batter, or you will end up with a tough and dense cake. Don’t worry if you see a few lumps.
Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick or skewer at the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, your cake is done. Take note that your baking time depends on the size of the pan and the type of oven used.