Description
This vegan apple cake is a moist, soft, and flavorful dessert made with simple pantry ingredients and plenty of fresh apples. Perfect for fall or any time you crave a comforting and wholesome treat.
Ingredients
- 3 medium apples (peeled and diced, about 3 cups)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cups (260g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (150g) sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) plant milk (e.g., soy or almond milk)
- ⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil (e.g., sunflower or canola oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides.
- Peel, core, and dice the apples. Toss them with lemon juice to prevent browning and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the sugar, plant milk, oil, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the diced apples.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- You can use a mix of sweet and tart apples for a more complex flavor.
- Store the cake at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- This cake can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
