Vegan Apple Cake

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A moist, tender Vegan Apple Cake packed with fresh apples, warm cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla. This simple dairy-free and egg-free cake is perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or a cozy dessert.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 40–50 minutes
Total Time: About 1 hour
Servings: 8–10 slices

Ingredients

Apple Cake

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup plant-based milk (almond, oat, or soy)
• ⅓ cup neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or melted coconut oil)
• 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 medium apples, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)

Optional Topping

• 1 apple, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. Prepare the oven and pan.
   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan or a loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix dry ingredients.
   • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Mix wet ingredients.
   • In another bowl, combine plant milk, oil, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla.
4. Combine.
   • Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
   • Stir gently until just combined.
   • Fold in diced apples.
5. Add topping (optional).
   • Arrange apple slices on top.
   • Sprinkle with cinnamon and brown sugar.
6. Bake.
   • Bake for 40–50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool and serve.
   • Cool for 15 minutes before slicing.
   • Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Optional Variations

🍎 Apple Walnut Cake: Add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
🍯 Caramel Apple Cake: Drizzle with vegan caramel sauce.
🍫 Apple Chocolate Chip: Add ½ cup vegan chocolate chips.
🌾 Gluten-Free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend.
🥥 Extra Moist: Add ½ cup unsweetened applesauce.

Storage

• Room Temperature: Up to 3 days covered.
• Refrigerator: Up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze slices for up to 3 months.

Tips for the Best Vegan Apple Cake

• Use firm apples like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji for the best texture.
• Don’t overmix the batter—this keeps the cake soft.
• Let the cake cool fully before slicing for cleaner pieces.
• A pinch of lemon zest adds a bright, fresh flavor.

This vegan apple cake is soft, fragrant, and full of cozy cinnamon-apple flavor—an easy plant-based dessert that everyone can enjoy. 🍎🌱