We are taking a quick detour from all of the pumpkin recipes I’ve been posting lately to celebrate apples. While I’m sad to see Summer go, Fall and Winter foods are my absolute favorite. Comfort foods like soups and potatoes are the best, as well as Fall flavored desserts like this Apple Cake. This Vegan Apple Cake is like no other cake I’ve had. It is almost more apples than cake and it’s very rich! A small piece will satisfy your sweet craving. It’s the kind of cake your kids and grandkids will remember, and want you to make every year at least once. You are going to love this apple cake! It’s:
Full of fresh diced apples Cinnamon-y Moist and rich Easy to make in 1 bowl! Topped with a simple caramel drizzle that seeps into the cake
How to make vegan apple cake:
It’s so easy! First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9 x 13 inch pan. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Then pour in some melted coconut oil, applesauce and vanilla. Mix with a large spoon; the batter will be very thick, not like regular cake batter. This is because the apples add a ton of moisture when the cake bakes. Fold in the apples and walnuts, using your hands if needed to incorporate them. Then press into your pan, and bake for 45-50 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. All that’s left to do is make the optional caramel drizzle and pour it over the cake. (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR FULL INGREDIENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS)
How long will apple cake keep? Store leftover cake in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. At room temperature it will only last about 2 days. Can it be frozen? Yes, you can freeze apple cake. Freeze individual pieces or the whole cake. Just make sure to let it cool completely first, and wrap well or place in freezer friendly containers. Possible substitutions:
Whole wheat pastry flour can be used instead of white flour Too sweet? Cut back the sugar to 1 or 1 1/2 cups. Another oil or melted vegan butter can be subbed for coconut oil, such as canola oil You might be able to sub gluten free flour mix for the white flour, but I haven’t tried it myself Nut allergy or don’t like nuts? Just leave them out, no problem.
Want more Fall dessert recipes?
The Best Vegan Pumpkin Cookies Pumpkin Pie Vegan Apple Crisp Vegan Caramel Monkey Bread
Recipe adapted from Southern Kitchen. This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here.
