Vegan Apple Coffee Cake

Ah, a coffee cake that won’t ruin your plant-based principles—how revolutionary. This Vegan Apple Coffee Cake is everything you want: soft, moist, and packed with warm, comforting flavors. Packed with apples and cinnamon, it’s the perfect excuse to make your friends think you’ve got your life together, even if you don’t. You can thank the apples for the natural sweetness and the lack of eggs or dairy for the guilt-free pleasure. So, indulge in this wholesome creation and pretend like you’re doing something incredibly healthy. It’s time to add this beauty to your recipe collection.

Vegan Apple Coffee Cake

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A fluffy, plant-based apple coffee cake, filled with warm spices and naturally sweetened with apples. Vegan perfection in every bite.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Servings 10 servings

Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients

  

For the cake:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• ½ tsp salt
• ¾ cup coconut sugar
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 large apple peeled and chopped

For the topping:

• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
• In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut sugar, oil, and vanilla.
• Add applesauce and stir to combine.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until combined.
• Fold in the chopped apple.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top.
• For the topping: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over the cake.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Let cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Nutritional Values (per serving)

• Calories: 220
• Total Fat: 11g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Fiber: 3g
• Protein: 2g

Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)

• Vitamin A: 4%
• Calcium: 2%
• Iron: 6%
• Vitamin C: 2%
• Magnesium: 5%

Additional Notes/Tips

• Use a tart apple variety like Granny Smith for a tangy kick.
• Add a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch and flavor.
• For an extra touch, drizzle with a vegan glaze after baking.
• This cake pairs wonderfully with a hot cup of coffee or tea for a cozy treat.