Vegan Apple Cake Recipe
This Vegan Apple Cake is a warm, comforting treat made with wholesome ingredients and fresh apples. It’s tender, moist, and packed with natural sweetness, perfect for a cozy dessert or a snack. The combination of cinnamon and apples makes each bite a delicious fall-inspired delight.
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Calories: 301kcal
Servings: 10
Equipment
- Grater
- Electric Hand Mixer
- Spatula
Ingredients
For the Apple Cake:
- 2 ½ cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 ½ cups Light Brown Sugar
- 1 ½ tsp Baking Soda
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- ¼ tsp Nutmeg
- 1 cup Vegan Buttermilk 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice + Soy Milk up to the 1 cup line
- ⅓ cup Vegetable Oil or Canola Oil
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 Tbsp Applesauce
- 1 ½ cups Granny Smith Apple Peeled and Chopped
For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- ½ cup White Granulated Sugar
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp Vegan Butter Softened
For Serving:
- Vegan Whipped Cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and spray a 9×13 dish with non-stick spray.
- Sift the flour into a bowl, then add brown sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix together.
- Make vegan buttermilk: Add 1 tbsp lemon juice to 1 cup soy milk, stir, and let it curdle for a minute.
- Add the vegan buttermilk, oil, vanilla, apple cider vinegar, and applesauce to the dry ingredients. Mix well.
- Fold in the chopped apple pieces.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and smooth it down.
- Make the topping: Mix sugar, cinnamon, and softened vegan butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the topping over the batter and bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Serve warm with vegan whipped cream or ice cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 56.3g | Protein: 3.4g | Fat: 7.3g | Saturated Fat: 1.2g | Sodium: 289mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 34.6g