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Vegan Apple Cake

Gaby Dimova
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Vegan Apple Cake! Made with the sweetness of fresh apples and a dash of warming spices, this cake delivers a perfect balance of flavors. I guarantee this irresistible dessert will satisfy your sweet cravings with its sweet and moist apple cake topped with a creamy frosting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 slices
Calories 249 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 240 g
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup dairy-free milk
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ½ cup neutral oil
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste

To fold in

  • 2 apples chopped into small pieces 3 cups / 360 g

Frosting Ingredients

  • 1 cup vegan cream cheese
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • To a large mixing bowl, add the wet ingredients, followed by the dry ingredients. Whisk everything together until well combined.
  • Wash and finely chop the apples. I chopped them into small pieces (about ¼-inch squares) so they can cook easier. Fold them into the cake batter.
  • Transfer the cake batter to a baking pan (I used a 9x9 inch pan). Bake at 350*F for 50-55 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • While the cake is baking, whisk together the frosting ingredients.
  • Once the cake has *fully* cooked, spread the frosting on top of the cake. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • Store leftovers covered with a lid or plastic wrap in the refrigerator. It's not recommended to freeze the cake once it's been frosted.
  • Freeze the cake without the frosting wrapped in plastic and aluminum foil for up to three months.
  • Make sure to cool the cake fully before topping with the frosting.
  • Measure your flour properly! Make sure to spoon it into a the measuring cup and level it off with knife. That way you don't add too much flour which may make your cake tough or dry.

Nutrition

Calories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 223mgPotassium: 71mgFiber: 2gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 73IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 1mg
Keyword eggless apple cake, vegan apple cake, vegan cake recipe
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