Spiced Vegan Apple Cake With Maple Topping and Whipped Cream

Spiced Vegan Apple Cake With Maple Topping and Whipped Cream

Dessert Vegan Verified

The flavors of autumn come together in this sweet vegan apple cake.

Ingredients

  • 3 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 3/4 cup apple juice
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp safflower oil plus additional for pan
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • maple apple topping for serving
  • vegan whipped cream for serving
  • 5 sliced, peeled apples cored and
  • 2 tbsp safflower oil
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Nutrition

6 servings
290 calories
4g protein
52g carbs
8g fat
3g fiber

Instructions (click to mark complete)

1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, and whisk well to combine.

2

Lightly grease a non-stick 9 x 13-inch pan with a little safflower oil

Lightly grease a non-stick 9 x 13-inch pan with a little safflower oil. Pour batter into greased pan, and bake, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool before cutting into.

12 pieces
3

For the Maple Apple Topping, in a non-stick skillet, sauté apples in safflower oil over medium heat for

For the Maple Apple Topping, in a non-stick skillet, sauté apples in safflower oil over medium heat for. Add remaining ingredients, reduce heat to low, and simmer an additional 5 to or until tender. Serve warm or cold over spiced cake, and top with vegan whipped cream.