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Vegan Apple Cake

Delicious Vegan Apple Cake for Cozy Comfort Food Lovers

This Vegan Apple Cake offers a moist texture and wholesome ingredients, perfect for cozy gatherings or quiet nights in.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 cup Sugar can be replaced with maple syrup or agave nectar
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon consider adding nutmeg or allspice
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Applesauce acts as a binder
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil for moisture
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups Chopped Apples a mix of sweet and tart apples is recommended

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • 9-inch Round Cake Pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Vegan Apple Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Add 1 cup of unsweetened applesauce, 1/2 cup of vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the dry mixture and combine until smooth.
  4. Gently fold in 2 cups of chopped apples into the batter using a spatula.
  5. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with vegetable oil or vegan butter. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
  6. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, inserting a toothpick to check for doneness.
  7. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Slice and enjoy, pairing with vegan whipped cream or caramel if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Ensure apple pieces are evenly chopped for uniform baking and avoid overmixing to maintain fluffiness.

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