Spiced Apple Harvest Cake
Spiced Apple Harvest Cake
ingredients
- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup vegan butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- 2 flax eggs (2 tablespoons ground flaxseed mixed with 5 tablespoons water)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples (preferably Granny Smith)
- Caramel Glaze: - ½ cup vegan butter - 1 cup coconut sugar - ¼ cup unsweetened soy milk - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- 2.
In a medium bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- 3.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together vegan butter, granulated sugar, and coconut sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4.
Stir in the flax eggs and vanilla extract.
- 5.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the applesauce. Mix until just combined.
- 6.
Gently fold in the diced apples.
- 7.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
- 8.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 9.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 10.
For the glaze, melt vegan butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in coconut sugar and almond milk, cooking until the mixture comes to a boil.
- 11.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the glaze cool for a few minutes.
- 12.
Pour the warm caramel glaze over the cooled cake, allowing it to drizzle down the sides.
- 13.
Slice, serve, and enjoy the scrumptious Spiced Apple Harvest Cake!
