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Vegan Apple Cake with Cinnamon Custard
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Vegan Apple Cake with Cinnamon Custard

This Vegan Apple Cake combines spiced cake batter with chopped apples and a dusting of coconut sugar for a tender, moist crumb highlighted by subtle cinnamon warmth. It is accompanied by a cinnamon-infused non-dairy custard that adds a creamy texture and gentle sweetness complementing the cake. The plant-based milk and apple cider vinegar in the batter create a soft rise, and variations in flour types allow for gluten-free adaptations.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 9 slices
Calories: 205 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Vegan

Ingredients

Wet:
  • 1 cup non-dairy milk such as almond or soy
  • 2 tbsp applesauce or cashew cream or more non dairy milk (applesauce or yogurt work best, or non dairy yogurt
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup neutral oil or use 3 tbsp applesauce to make oil-free
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • almond extract optional but wonderful, a few drops
Dry:
  • 1.5 to 1.75 cups flour I use a mix of 1 cup Spelt flour and 3/4 cup unbleached all purpose or use 1.75 cup all purpose flour). See GF option in notes
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 apple chopped small
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1.5 tbsp coconut sugar
Custard:
  • 1 cup non-dairy milk 1/4 cup
  • 2 tbsp sugar or sweetener
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 almond extract drops
  • salt a pinch
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch or potato starch
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon , 1/8 tsp turmeric for color (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Line a pan with parchment with parchment hanging on the sides. Preheat the oven to 350 deg F (176 C). In a bowl, mix in the wet ingredients for the cake, until the sugar is fully combined.
  2. Add 1 1/2 cup flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
  3. Fold into the wet until just about combined. Add more flour if needed 1 tbsp at a time to make just slightly thick batter.
  4. In another bowl, drizzle maple over chopped apple and toss to coat. Add the apple to the batter and fold in.
  5. Pour into the parchment lined pan and even it out. Sprinkle coconut sugar over the batter
  6. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 to 45 mins (depends on the pan, cake height etc). Cool for 10 mins, then remove from pan. Cool completely before slicing. Store on the counter for the day, refrigerated for upto 7 days, freeze (slices) for upto a month
  7. To make cupcakes/muffins: Bake for 22 to 24 mins for regular size muffins.
Custard:
  1. Heat 1 cup non dairy milk with the sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add cinnamon or other flavoring as needed. Add a pinch of turmeric for color.
  2. Mix the starch in 1/4 cup nondairy milk then add to the boiling milk. Bring to a good boil and take off heat. Custard will thicken as it cools. (See tips in the post if it doesnt thicken). Serve apple cake slices drizzled with custard

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, use a blend of white rice flour, almond flour, potato starch, and flax seed meal as noted in the original recipe.
  • This cake can be baked as muffins by reducing baking time to about 22–24 minutes.
  • Store the cake at room temperature for one day, refrigerate for up to seven days, or freeze slices for up to a month.
  • Almond extract in the custard is optional but adds a complementary aroma to the cinnamon flavors.
  • Nutritional values are approximate per slice and may vary based on ingredient brands and quantities used.

Nutrition Information

Calories 205kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Sodium 187mg (8%) Potassium 161mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 10IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.9mg (1%) Calcium 123mg (12%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9 slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 205

% Daily Value*

Calories 205kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Sodium 187mg 8%
Potassium 161mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 10IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1%
Calcium 123mg 12%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.