Vegan Apple Cake Recipe

A slice of vegan apple cake being lifted up.

5 from 2 votes

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 40

Total Time: 1 10

Servings: slices

Calories: 273kcal

Author: Ai Willis

Take advantage of apple season with this Vegan Apple Cake recipe! This easy vegan apple cake is moist, perfectly spiced, and topped with luscious vegan salted caramel and delicious sliced apples!

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Ingredients

½ jar vegan salted caramel
2-3 apples peeled and sliced into ¼ inch slices
1¼ cup gluten-free 1-to-1 flour or all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ cup non-dairy milk
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
2½ tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

Instructions

In the bottom of an 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pan, spread half a jar of vegan caramel sauce. Lay the apple slices on top of the caramel. Set it aside.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon.
In a separate bowl, mix together the oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, non-dairy milk, flax egg, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined. If you're using gluten-free flour, let the batter rest for about 20-30 minutes to let the flour hydrate.
While the cake batter is resting, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Pour the cake batter over the sliced apples, even out the top with a spatula, and bake it in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake rest for at least 10 minutes before turning it out onto a plate or platter. Let it cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Storage: Store leftover slices in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for up to 5 days. For gluten-free versions, eat within 3 days.

Freezing: Wrap each individual slice with a couple layers of plastic wrap before putting them in a freezer bag or airtight container, and freeze for up to 2 months.

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