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The Most Delicious Apple Cake [vegan] by The Flexitarian

The Most Delicious Apple Cake [vegan]

Perfectly moist and fruity, this apple cake is topped with a crunchy toasted almond layer.
5 from 1 vote
DieTARY CHOICEDairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegan Recipes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Vegan Desserts
Cuisine English, French
Servings 6 people
Calories 748 kcal

Equipment

mixing bowl
1 springform cake tin ( ⌀ 23cm / 9 inches) 
food processor or mixing bowl

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 600 g cooking apples
  • 250 g plain flour
  • 200 g golden caster sugar
  • 1 overripe banana
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 chia eggs [2 Tbsp ground chia seeds + 6 Tbsp water]
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 125 ml vegetable oil
  • 3 Tbsp almond milk
  • 90 g flaked almonds
  • 75 g golden caster sugar
  • 50 g dairy-free butter + extra for greasing

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6.
  • Make the chia eggs by mixing together 2 Tbsp of ground chia seeds with 6 Tbsp of water. Set aside.
  • Line the bottom of a springform cake tin ( ⌀ 23cm / 9in) with baking sheet. Grease well all over.
  • In the bowl of a food processor mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and 200g of golden caster sugar.
  • Mash the banana. Mix in a bowl with the vegetable oil and vanilla. Set aside.
  • Peel and core the apples. Cut into thin slices.
  • Mix the banana mixture in the flour, followed by the chia eggs and the almong milk.
  • With a wooden spoon, gently mix the apple slices in the cake batter.
  • Pour the cake batter into the cake tin. Spread evenly.
  • Cook in the oven for 30 mins.
  • 5 mins before the end, melt the dairy-free butter in a saucepan. Add the sugar and almond flakes. Mix well together.
  • When the cake is ready, spread the almond mixture evenly on top of cake.
  • Return the apple cake to the oven for another 10 mins until top is golden and crisp and an inserted cake skewer comes out clean.
  • Leave the cake to cool down in its tin then carefully remove sides of the spring form cake pan. Run a palette or rounded knife on the inside edge of the cake pan first to make sure the cake comes out neatly. Cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 175gCalories: 748kcalCarbohydrates: 102gProtein: 9gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 794mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 7gSugar: 59gVitamin A: 278IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 173mgIron: 3mg

Find this recipe online:

The Most Delicious Apple Cake [vegan]

https://theflexitarian.co.uk/recipe-items/the-most-delicious-apple-cake-vegan/