Vegan Apple Cake

finished apple cake with two apples and measuring tools against a white background

4.87 from 65 votes

This moist and delicious Vegan Apple Cake is the best way to enjoy 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 it as a sweet afternoon snack with your favorite hot drink or as a dessert with a scoop of vegan ice cream on top.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan

Servings: wedges

Calories: 250kcal

Author: Honor

Equipment

Ingredients

¾ cup of sugar
⅓ cup of canola oil
¼ cup of applesauce
3 tablespoons of plant-based milk
2 teaspoons of vanilla
1 tablespoon flax meal, plus 3 tablespoons of warm water
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon of cinnamon
1 teaspoon of baking powder
½ teaspoon of nutmeg
½ teaspoon of salt
2 apples peeled 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

Measure the flour correctly: 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.
Avoid over-mixing the batter: 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: Check 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.
Optionally, use other pan sizes: You can also make this using a loaf, square, or Bundt pan. You can also make individual-sized muffins with this recipe by using a muffin pan. Make sure to grease them properly before pouring the batter.
Leave it to cool: Always let the cake rest on the pan for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. If you try to remove the cake early, it might fall apart.

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