How can I make a simple vegan apple cake?

A simple vegan apple cake can be made with basic pantry ingredients like flour, sugar, plant-based milk, applesauce, and fresh apples. This recipe ensures a moist vegan apple cake that’s easy to follow and perfect for beginners.

How do I make a healthy vegan apple cake?

To make a healthy vegan apple cake, use whole-grain flour, natural sweeteners like coconut sugar or maple syrup, and applesauce instead of butter. This keeps the cake moist while lowering calories and adding nutrients.

Can I make a vegan apple cake without milk or eggs?

Yes! Plant-based milk like almond, soy, or oat milk, combined with applesauce or oil, replaces eggs and dairy. This creates a moist vegan apple cake that’s rich and flavorful.

What are the best variations for vegan apple cake?

You can try vegan apple upside-down cake, add nuts or raisins, or spice it with cinnamon and nutmeg. These variations enhance flavor while keeping it a simple, healthy vegan apple cake suitable for any occasion.

Vegan Apple Cake Recipe – Moist, Easy, and Delicious

Description

A moist, fluffy vegan apple cake packed with fresh apples, warm spices, and natural sweetness. Perfect for breakfast, tea, or dessert, this cake can be made as a simple loaf or round cake, with optional cinnamon-sugar topping for extra flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

🛒 Ingredients (for one 9-inch round cake):

For the Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
¾ cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar
½ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup plant-based milk (soy, almond, oat)
2 cups peeled and chopped apples (about 2 medium apples)

For Optional Topping:

2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

📝 Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare Cake Batter

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round pan or line with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
In a large bowl, mix sugar, oil, applesauce, vanilla extract, and plant-based milk until smooth.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
Gently fold in chopped apples.

Step 2: Add Topping (Optional)

Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts. Sprinkle over the batter for a crunchy, sweet topping.

Step 3: Bake Cake

Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cake cool for 15 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.

Step 4: Serve

Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature. Optionally dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Moist Cake Tip: Use applesauce and oil for extra moisture.
Flavor Variation: Add raisins, shredded coconut, or vegan chocolate chips.
Mini Version: Bake in muffin tins for individual servings.
Make Ahead: Bake a day in advance; store in an airtight container.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
Category: Dessert / Cake
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American / European-inspired