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Vegan Apple Cake with Optional Caramel Drizzle Recipe

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  • Author: Megane
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This 1 Bowl Vegan Apple Cake is a moist, flavorful dessert made with fresh apples, warm cinnamon, and crunchy walnuts. It’s easy to prepare with simple ingredients and produces a delightful apple cake with a luscious vegan caramel drizzle. Perfectly suited for gatherings or a cozy treat, this cake combines the richness of oil and the natural sweetness of applesauce for a tender crumb, all while being completely vegan.

Ingredients

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Apple Cake

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup canola oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups peeled and diced apples
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Optional Caramel Drizzle

  • 4 tablespoons vegan butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons non-dairy milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9 x 13 inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the canola or melted coconut oil, unsweetened applesauce, and pure vanilla extract. Stir well until the mixture forms a stiff dough-like batter. The batter will be stiffer than typical cake batter because the fresh apples add moisture during baking.
  4. Incorporate Apples and Nuts: Gently fold in the peeled and diced apples along with the chopped walnuts. Use your hands if needed to ensure ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  5. Press Batter and Bake: Press the cake batter evenly into the prepared 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the cake turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for approximately 20 minutes before proceeding with the caramel drizzle.
  7. Prepare Caramel Drizzle: In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the vegan butter, brown sugar, and non-dairy milk. Heat, stirring constantly, until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a boil. Continue to boil for 2 minutes while stirring carefully to avoid overflow. Remove from heat once done.
  8. Drizzle and Final Cooling: Drizzle the warm caramel sauce over the cooled cake evenly. Let the cake cool for an additional 10 minutes before serving to allow the drizzle to set.
  9. Serve and Enjoy: Slice the cake and serve as is, or with a dollop of vegan whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra special dessert experience.

Notes

  • You may use canola oil or melted coconut oil. A neutral-flavored oil such as avocado oil can also be substituted.
  • To make the cake gluten free, replace the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend of equal measure.
  • Walnuts can be swapped for pecans or omitted entirely for a nut-free option.
  • Serve with vegan whipped cream or dairy-free vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/16 of cake)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://comfortplates.com/vegan-apple-cake-with-optional-caramel-drizzle-recipe/