Description
This 1 Bowl Vegan Apple Cake is moist, fluffy, and filled with fall flavors. Made with diced apples, crunchy walnuts, and warm cinnamon, it’s an easy one-bowl dessert perfect for any occasion. Top it off with a rich vegan caramel drizzle for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add in the oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Stir until combined. The batter will be thick.
- Fold in the diced apples and chopped walnuts. Use your hands if necessary to mix evenly.
- Press the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for 20 minutes while you prepare the caramel drizzle.
- For the caramel drizzle, heat vegan butter, brown sugar, and non-dairy milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until melted and boiling. Stir constantly and let boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Drizzle the caramel over the warm cake. Let cool for an additional 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use any neutral oil such as avocado, canola, or melted coconut oil.
- Substitute gluten-free flour blend to make it gluten-free.
- Use walnuts or pecans, or omit nuts entirely for a nut-free version.
- Serve with vegan whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 306
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 168mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
