I baked this vegan apple spice cake for my neighbor’s fall party last month. The apples and cinnamon made the kitchen smell like autumn, and she said it was the coziest dessert she had ever served.
Delicious Vegan Apple Spice Cake
This cake is moist and rich, featuring a blend of aromatic spices that complement the fresh apples perfectly. It takes about 60 minutes from start to finish and serves approximately 8 people.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup almond milk or any plant-based milk
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples (any sweet variety)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the applesauce, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and almond milk until combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Fold in the diced apples and nuts, if using.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 8 slices
- Calories: 200kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
I store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days, or in the fridge for up to four days. The apples stay moist, and I let chilled slices come to room temperature for fifteen minutes before serving.
