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    Vegan Apple Cake

    Published: Sep 11, 2022 · by Nico

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    This vegan apple cake is soft, moist, and packed with apple pieces. It's an easy, one-bowl recipe made with seven simple ingredients.

    You won't believe how soft, moist and easy this cake is. We love it so much that we even made a whole-wheat one and one filled with our mouthwatering vegan custard.

    vegan apple cake
    On this page:
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Variations
    • Storage
    • How to scale this recipe
    • Tips
    • Questions
    • More vegan cake recipes
    • More Italian Desserts
    • Recipe

    Check out our best plant-based dessert recipes!

    There are many ways to make vegan apple cake, and each country has its style and recipe. Here, we make one inspired by our favorite Italian apple cake. It's a family recipe and one of our favorite apple desserts.

    You can enjoy this apple cake for breakfast (that's what Italians do), as an afternoon snack, as a dessert, with ice cream, or drizzled with our vegan custard.

    The cake is easy to put together, soft, moist, and made with fresh apple chunks. It'll take you 10 minutes to prepare.

    The thing is, you won't need fancy vegan ingredients to make this cake taste delicious. Instead, we developed it so that you can make it with a few everyday pantry staples.

    We add a layer of apple slices on top to prevent the moisture from escaping the cake while it bakes. The apples on top look beautiful and taste delicious.

    We love this apple cake so much that we even made a version filled with our vegan custard for extra moisture and deliciousness.

    And for the more health-conscious, we prepared one with whole-wheat flour, which tastes wholesome and delicious too.

    slice of vega apple cake with custard
    Custard filled apple cake without cinnamon.

    Ingredients

    ingredients for vegan apple cake
    You can make our apple cake with all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, or half all-purpose and half whole wheat.

    Apples

    Use any apples you have at hand. However, keep in mind that sweeter apples will make a sweeter cake.

    Flour

    The first time you make this vegan apple cake recipe, we recommend using all-purpose flour. The cake turns out light, moist, soft, and irresistible.

    However, we tested the recipe with wholewheat flour, spelt flour, and even 50% all-purpose and 50% wholewheat. In all cases, the cake turned out delicious. You can also make it with a gluten-free flour mix for cakes.

    Sugar

    White or brown sugar, both work. You can even use coconut sugar, although that's slightly less sweet, and you'll need about 25% more to achieve the same sweetness.

    Non-dairy milk

    We used unsweetened soy milk. You can substitute almond milk, oat milk, cashew, and other milk from nuts for soy milk.

    Oil

    For the best-tasting apple cake, we recommend using a neutral vegetable oil such as canola or sunflower oils. Refined oils are best for cakes because you can't taste them.

    You can substitute water, unsweetened applesauce, vegan butter, vegan yogurt, or vegan buttermilk for oil.

    Cinnamon

    Cinnamon is optional. We think it tastes delicious with apples, however, it does color the cake brown a bit. If you prefer to make an apple cake that is not brown, but sandy colored, then substitute a tablespoon of vanilla extract for cinnamon.

    Other spices that work well with apple cake are grated nutmeg and ground ginger, although these will make the recipe less Italian.

    Baking powder

    Baking powder makes the cake rise and keeps it light and airy.

    Powdered sugar

    Powdered sugar or icing sugar is an optional ingredient. My grandma used to sprinkle it on top of the cake before serving it to make it look pretty, so I still do that. But that's entirely optional.

    baked vegan apple cake

    Instructions

    Use a springform pan - the one that opens on the side - or a cake pan with a diameter from 8.5 to 9 inches / 21 to 23 cm. We use 8.5 inches/21 cm in the video.

    If you have a different size pan check out the chapter below, "how to scale this recipe."

    As a first step, oil the sides of your pan and dust them with flour. Next, line the bottom with parchment paper. It will prevent the cake from sticking. Then preheat the oven to 360°F or 180°C.

    springform pan with parchment paper

    To a medium bowl, add the wet ingredients: plant milk, oil, and sugar. Whisk till the ingredients are well mixed.

    wet ingredients in a mixing bowl

    Next, with a fine mesh sieve, sift in the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, cinnamon (optional), and a pinch of salt.

    Cinnamon note: cinnamon will make your apple cake brown. If you don't want that, substitute one tablespoon of vanilla extract for the cinnamon.

    Tip: sifting the flours is a simple step that helps you make the cake lighter.

    sifting the dry ingredients

    Whisk with a hand mixer for a few seconds till you have a smooth and thick cake batter. Do not over-mix, or the cake will turn out gummy.

    You can also stir the batter with a whisk or a silicon spatula.

    mixing the cake batter with hand mixer

    Add small apple pieces from 2 apples (about 11 ounces or 300 grams). Apples should be cored and seeds removed. You can keep the peel on.

    chopped apples

    Fold in with a spatula until the apple pieces are well incorporated into the batter, then pour it into the cake tin.

    apple cake batter in cake pan

    Cover the top of the cake with thin apple slices in a circular pattern, overlapping the slices a bit. Finally, sprinkle the apples with 2 tablespoon of sugar.

    sprinkled sugar on apple slices

    Bake the cake at 360°F or 180°C for 55 minutes to 1 hour on the center rack of the oven.

    Take out of the oven and let cool down for about 1 hour. Then sprinkle with some powdered sugar if you want.

    Tip: bake on a baking rack, not on a baking tray, because the tray will get too hot and might overcook the base of the cake.

    sliced vegan apple cake
    Apple cake without cinnamon has a sandy color.
    Apple cake with cinnamon
    Apple cake with cinnamon has a brown color.

    Variations

    Extra moist apple cake with plant-based yogurt

    If you'd like an even more moist apple cake, you can replace some plant milk with plant-based yogurt (like soy yogurt or coconut yogurt).

    In this case, we recommend adding ⅔ cup (160 grams) of plant yogurt and ½ cup (120 grams) of plant milk.

    Apple Cake with Custard Filling

    You get all the comfort of a traditional apple cake and the surprise effect of a delicious custard filling.

    First, make the custard following our recipe for vegan custard. Then after you pour the cake batter into the cake pan, pour the custard into the batter.

    pouring custard in the apple cake batter

    With a knife or a skewer, swirl the custard around the batter. Don't mix it too much.

    Then cover the top of the cake with thin apple slices in a circular pattern, overlapping the slices a bit.

    stirring the custard in the batter

    Sprinkle the apples with 2 tablespoon of sugar, and bake the cake at 360°F or 180°C for 55 minutes to 1 hour.

    a slice of custard-filled vegan apple cake

    Storage

    Store vegan apple cake leftovers out of the fridge, at room temperature, for three days, covered in a cake container or in a plastic bag to keep it soft and moist.

    It is essential to limit airflow to the cake to preserve its softness.

    If you want to reheat the cake, you can do so in a preheated oven for 5-7 minutes to make it softer.

    Even after several days, when you reheat the cake, it will still be as soft and warm as when you prepared it.

    How to scale this recipe

    How to scale the ingredients

    Easy! We calculated the scaling number for you. First, pick the pan size you want to use for your cake, then multiply all the ingredients in our recipe box at the bottom of the page by the scaling number in this table.

    Pan sizeScaling Number
    4-inch pan (10 cm)0.22
    5-inch pan (13 cm)0.31
    6-inch pan (15 cm)0.44
    7-inch pan (18 cm)0.60
    8-inch pan (20 cm)0.79
    9-inch pan (23 cm)1
    10-inch pan (25 cm)1.23
    pan size and scaling number

    How do I know if my cake is fully baked?

    Depending on the type of oven, type of milk, and type of flour, your cake will take more or less time to cook than ours.

    For this reason, when baking any cake, you should always check the cake's core with a clean toothpick or skewer before you take your cake out of the oven.

    To do that, insert the toothpick or the skewer into the center of the cake. If the toothpick comes out clean and dry, your cake is ready. If the toothpick comes out wet, bake for a few more minutes, then check again.

    vegan apple cake sliced off
    Apple cake without cinnamon.

    Tips

    • Do not over-mix. Over-mixing will result in a heavy, gummy cake. If you want your vegan apple cake light and fluffy, then mix till the ingredients are incorporated and no more.
    • Try to be fast. From the moment you add baking powder to the cake batter, try to finish the cake and bake it as fast as you can. This is because the baking powder starts working as soon as it touches the cake batter, and if you leave it out for too long without baking, you'll lose some of its leavening power.
    • Sift the flour while adding it to the mix. Sifting will break down any lumps and help you incorporate air into the cake. In turn, your cake will be lighter and fluffier. You can sift with a regular kitchen sieve.
    • Do not open the oven. At least during the first 30 minutes of baking, your cake might deflate.

    Questions

    Can I make apple cake gluten-free?

    Yes, replace all-purpose flour with a gluten-free one, like a gluten-free all-purpose baking mix.

    Is vegan apple cake healthy?

    If you want a healthier vegan apple cake, we suggest you replace all-purpose flour with whole-wheat flour and reduce the sugar amount.

    Vegan cakes are already healthier than regular cakes as they don't contain eggs or butter and are dairy-free.

    Can I make an apple cake with no oil?

    Yes. Just follow our recipe and replace the oil with the same amount of water or applesauce. It will work wonderfully.

    Why don't you use an egg replacement, as a flax egg?

    We are not particularly eager to use egg replacements in our baking if it's not necessary because 1) they are expensive, 2) they are most often not needed, 3) they alter the texture and flavor of the cake, and non-vegans might not like them.

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    Recipe

    vegan apple cake

    Vegan Apple Cake

    Author: Nico
    This vegan apple cake is soft, moist, and packed with apple pieces. It's an easy, one-bowl recipe made with seven simple ingredients.
    You won't believe how soft, moist and easy this cake is. We love it so much that we even made a whole-wheat one and one filled with our mouthwatering vegan custard.
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    4.79 from 85 votes
    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 10 slices
    Calories 253 kcal

    Equipment

    • Springform pan or cake pan (diameter from 8.5 to 9 inches or from 21 cm to 23cm). We use 8.5 inch /21 cm in the video.

    Ingredients
     
     

    Wet Ingredients

    • 1 cup plant milk soy, almond, oats
    • ¾ cup sugar plus 2 tablespoon to sprinkle on top
    • ¼ cup vegetable oil sunflower oil, canola oil, or melted vegan butter

    Dry Ingredients

    • 2 cups flour all-purpose, wholewheat, or 50% all-purpose and 50% wholewheat (see notes below for more info)
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • 3 teaspoons cinnamon or 1 tablespoon vanilla extract with wet ingredients
    • 1 pinch salt
    • 3 - 4 medium apples (about 6 ounces or 170 grams per whole apple - 2 apples for the filling and 1 to 2 apples for the top)

    Instructions
     

    • Oil the sides of your pan and dust them with flour. Line the bottom with parchment paper.
      Preheat the oven to 360°F or 180°C.
      springform pan with parchment paper
    • To a medium bowl, add the wet ingredients: plant milk, oil, and sugar. Whisk to combine.
      wet ingredients in a mixing bowl
    • Sift in the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
      sifting the dry ingredients
    • Whisk with a hand mixer for a few seconds till you have a smooth and thick cake batter.
      Do not over-mix, or the cake will turn out gummy.
      You can also stir the batter with a whisk or a silicon spatula.
      mixing the cake batter with hand mixer
    • Add small apple pieces from 2 apples (about 11 ounces or 300 grams of apple chunks).
      Apples should be cored and seeds removed. You can keep the peel on.
      chopped apples
    • Fold in with a spatula until the apple pieces are well incorporated into the batter, then pour it into the cake tin.
      apple cake batter in cake pan
    • Cover the top of the cake with thin apple slices in a circular pattern, overlapping the slices a bit. Finally, sprinkle the apples with 2 tablespoon of sugar.
      sprinkled sugar on apple slices
    • Bake the cake at 360°F or 180°C for 55 minutes to 1 hour on the center rack of the oven.
      Take out of the oven and let cool down for about 1 hour. Then sprinkle with some powdered sugar if you want.
      TIP: bake on a baking rack, not on a baking tray, because the tray will get too hot and might overcook the base of the cake.
      baked vegan apple cake

    Video Recipe

    VEGAN APPLE CAKE with just 7 ingredients you already have at home

    Notes

    Cinnamon note: adding cinnamon will make your apple cake brown. If you don't want that, substitute one tablespoon of vanilla extract for the cinnamon.
    Flour tip: If you use whole wheat flout you might need to add a little more milk (2 to 4 tablespoons more) to reach the right batter consistency. You should get to a thick batter in the end. You can have a look at our video recipe below to see the right batter consistency. 
     

    Nutritional Values

    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Apple Cake
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 253 Calories from Fat 54
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 6g9%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Trans Fat 0g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
    Monounsaturated Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 0mg0%
    Potassium 248mg7%
    Carbohydrates 47g16%
    Dietary Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 21g23%
    Protein 4g8%
    Vitamin A 124IU2%
    Vitamin B6 0.1mg5%
    Vitamin C 4mg5%
    Vitamin E 1mg7%
    Vitamin K 11µg10%
    Calcium 99mg10%
    Folate 64µg16%
    Iron 2mg11%
    Manganese 0.3mg15%
    Magnesium 10mg3%
    Zinc 0.3mg2%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Anonymous

      March 20, 2023 at 6:27 pm

      Do you think I can sub the sugar with a sweetener like splenda?

      Reply
      • Louise

        March 21, 2023 at 5:24 am

        Hi there,
        We've never tested this cake with Splenda (or other sweeteners), as we would assume that it requires a bit of testing 🙂
        If you try it out, do let us know! Have a wonderful week ahead.
        Louise

        Reply
    2. Myriah

      March 14, 2023 at 3:08 pm

      5 stars
      Really good! Very easy. Will be making this again and again!

      Reply
      • Louise

        March 14, 2023 at 3:30 pm

        Hi Myriah,
        That's wonderful, I'm really happy you liked the cake!!!
        Thanks for leaving a review 🙂 Kindest,
        Louise

        Reply
    3. Bonnie

      February 11, 2023 at 5:14 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! I made this yesterday evening and it was hard to wait for it to cool to enjoy. I wasn't sure how long to leave it in the springform pan before releasing it, so waited the hour. I lived in Italy a few years and this brings back good food memories. I will speed up my apple slicing for the top next time as I kept adding more (small apples) and took a long while so mine didn't rise as high as the photos in the recipe - still superb!

      Reply
      • Louise

        February 12, 2023 at 5:54 am

        Hi Bonnie,
        I'm so happy you liked the cake - and that it brought you back to your Italian adventure!
        Indeed, speedy apple slicing is one of the main tips for making a high and fluffy cake 😉 Thanks so much for your comment, and have a great Sunday!
        Kindest,
        Louise

        Reply
      • Melissa

        March 16, 2023 at 5:53 pm

        Can you use yogurt as an alternative to milk? ♥️

        Reply
        • Louise

          March 17, 2023 at 5:21 am

          Hi Melissa,
          Sure you can. If you'd like an even more moist apple cake, you can replace some plant milk with yogurt. In this case, we recommend adding 2/3 cup (160 grams) of plant yogurt and ½ cup (120 grams) of plant milk.
          I hope this helps. Happy baking, Melissa 🙂
          Kindest,
          Louise

          Reply
    4. Anonymous

      January 29, 2023 at 5:16 pm

      5 stars
      Very good! Used applesauce instead of oil and baked a 5 extra minutes (extra minutes at 375). Cake became more solid after the hour wait time. Easy and delicious!

      Reply
      • Louise

        January 30, 2023 at 5:18 am

        Hi there! I'm so happy you enjoyed the apple cake.
        Thanks so much for your tip about the apple sauce, and for taking the time to leave a comment here.
        Have a wonderful week ahead! Kindest,
        Louise

        Reply
    5. littlecat

      January 03, 2023 at 2:31 pm

      I really liked this cake and it is incredibly easy and quick to put together, however it became a little chewy. Perhaps it was the apples but I think next time I might try it with vegan butter (Stork) instead of oil, and fluff it up nicely, see how that goes. I like that you don't use a lot of sugar, I actually used even less (shaved off 20gr) and next time will use even less as the apples do their job perfectly and I like to really taste them.

      Reply
      • Louise

        January 04, 2023 at 5:28 am

        Hi there, thanks so much for your feedback - I'm delighted you liked the cake, and you feel like making it again and experimenting with sugar content. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment, and have a wonderful week ahead!
        Kindest, Louise

        Reply
        • Sarah

          February 01, 2023 at 8:04 am

          5 stars
          This cake is so yummy!!! I just made it for the first time this afternoon and was so happy with how it came out. Great flavour and so easy to make. I really thought there was going to be too many apples (my apples were huge!), I used 3 total. But it turned out perfect. Thank you for another lovely recipe!

          Reply
          • Louise

            February 01, 2023 at 9:03 am

            Hey Sarah,
            Oh, that's wonderful, I'm delighted you enjoyed the cake 🙂
            Thank you for your kind comment - and have a fantastic week!
            Kindest,
            Louise

            Reply
    6. Anonymous

      December 19, 2022 at 11:17 am

      5 stars
      This cake is perfect. I needed to use some apples up and always thought I wasn't much of a cake maker, but I've made this cake three times now and it has come out perfectly each time, moist and really tasty. Everyone who's tried it loves it, thank you.

      Reply
      • Louise

        December 19, 2022 at 11:21 am

        Hi there, thanks so much for your sweet comment - we're so happy you feel confident baking this cake, and that you like the flavor too! Warm wishes from both of us. /Louise

        Reply
    7. Cathy Atlija

      December 11, 2022 at 9:22 pm

      5 stars
      Hi - do you think I could times this by 1.5 and make it in a 9” x 13” cake pan or would it be best to double it?

      Reply
      • Nico

        December 16, 2022 at 2:48 pm

        Hi Cathy, I think it would be best to double it to fill a 9x13 cake pan, and bake it a few minutes longer. If you want to be more precise, multiply all ingredients by 1.85 (easier to do with metric system and a digital scale than cups).
        Hope this helps 🙂
        Nico

        Reply
      • Toni

        February 08, 2023 at 10:25 pm

        5 stars
        I just 1.5'd it for two smaller loaf pans and it turned out perfect. I also added Vanilla extract to the mix which increased the flavor a bit, too.

        Reply
    8. Dan

      December 09, 2022 at 1:25 am

      5 stars
      Hello. I noticed when toggling between the US/Metric tabs in the recipe, the conversion for the flour is 2 cups US, but 300g Metric. I thought 2 cups of flour equals 240g. Which one is accurate? Thanks, I'm going to make this for my wife's birthday... not too much pressure!

      Reply
      • Nico

        December 10, 2022 at 7:29 am

        Hi Dan 🙂 Thanks for your message. 300 grams is correct (2 cups is also correct for most casual bakers).

        Note: we find that for MOST people, including myself, 1 cup US of all-purpose flour equals 150 grams. To make 1 cup = 120 grams, you would have to sift the flour multiple times before sprinkling it into a cup and leveling it off.

        Anyways, for best results, use a kitchen scale. I hope your wife is going to LOVE this cake as much as mine does:-)
        Thanks,
        Nico

        Reply
    9. Aleena

      December 07, 2022 at 7:20 pm

      5 stars
      Hi, this recipe seems great... But before I make it, I would like to ask a few questions:
      1) Can I substitute whole milk(cow’s milk) for nondairy milk. If so, can I substitute cows milk for plant based milk in the custard as well?
      2) If I substitute water for oil, will the cake still be fluffy and moist? Or is the cake taste and texture better off with oil?
      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Louise

        December 09, 2022 at 2:38 pm

        Hi Aleena,
        Thanks so much for your comment! So,
        1: We have never tried making it with cow's milk, but since the protein content is very similar to that of soy milk, I'd say yes, it would work. The same is true for the vegan custard.
        2: Yes you can substitute water (and unsweetened applesauce) for oil. The flavor of the cake is better with oil, but many of our readers make it with water instead and still get a cake they like.
        I hope this helps, let me know if you have any other questions!
        Happy Friday. Cheers, Louise

        Reply
    10. Katie

      October 27, 2022 at 6:23 pm

      5 stars
      Can this be frozen?

      Reply
      • Nico

        October 28, 2022 at 5:30 am

        Hi Katie! Yes, you can freeze the apple cake! Make sure to freeze it in a freezer-friendly plastic bag (just like you would with bread). Then thaw the cake in the fridge, and warm it up slightly in the oven. I hope that helps - enjoy!! Cheers, Nico

        Reply
      • Anonymous

        October 29, 2022 at 4:47 pm

        5 stars
        My (vegan) mum convinced me last minute to make the apple cake I planned to bake vegan, this was the first recipe I saw and so glad I tried it. I usuallg detest vegan cakes, always stodgy, turn to glue in your mouth, and I've tried many recipes. But this one is absolutely perfect. Light, springy sponge, I have no idea how it works so well but it's the only vegan cake I'll make henceforth. The only modification I made the the recipe was to reduce the sugar by 50g. Thank you!

        Reply
        • Nico

          October 30, 2022 at 6:51 am

          I'm delighted to hear that you liked this cake - maybe you wanna try our other cakes too? (haha)! Thanks so much for coming back to leave such a nice comment! Have a great weekend, cheers Nico

          Reply
    11. Dianne

      October 24, 2022 at 3:59 pm

      5 stars
      I made the version of your recipe with half plant based milk, half plant based yoghurt, vegetable oil, and Cinnamon. It baked well: not too sweet, not too dense, and just a hint of apple tartness. Finally, it looked beautiful. I’ll be making this again for my next dinner party.

      Reply
      • Nico

        October 24, 2022 at 4:56 pm

        Hi Dianne, I'm delighted to hear - thanks so much for coming back to leave a comment. Have a great Monday! Cheers, Nico

        Reply
        • Katie

          November 18, 2022 at 8:59 pm

          Mine didn’t raise at all, any tips on what I could have done wrong? The flavour was amazing though

          Reply
          • Nico

            November 19, 2022 at 7:11 am

            Hi Katie! I'm so sorry that the cake didn't rise.
            Typically, when a cake doesn't rise, it comes down to 4 elements:
            1. The leavening agent used - baking soda and baking powder cannot be interchanged, we highly recommend baking powder for this cake
            2. Oven temperature - the oven temperature is necessary to allow the cake to rise before the structure sets. For example, if the oven is too hot, the cake will set too fast before the air bubbles have formed and it will not rise.
            3. Potential overmixing - we advise just to whisk for a few seconds till you have a smooth and thick apple cake batter. If over-mixed, the cake will turn out gummy and compact.
            4. Leaving the batter without baking - from the moment you add baking powder to the cake batter, try to finish the cake and bake it as fast as you can. This is because the baking powder starts working as soon as it touches the cake batter, and if you leave it out for too long without baking, you'll lose some of its leavening power.

            I hope this might help, Katie. Let me know if you have any other questions.
            Kindest, Nico

            Reply
            • Maria

              March 17, 2023 at 6:54 am

              5 stars
              Hi Nico,
              I made your Vegan Apple Cake, and it was absolutely delicious! Just a great all around moist Apple Cake. Mine took a about 15 minutes longer to bake, but I just put a bit of foil on top and it came out perfect.
              I'd like to try the custard recipe attached, but was wondering if the custard can be made and reheated when ready to use? Thanks again.
              Maria

            • Nico

              March 17, 2023 at 8:56 am

              Hi Maria,

              I am so happy the cake turned out well. It's such a great tip to cover it with foil to extend the cooking time.

              Yes, you can make the custard ahead and reheat it. To reheat it, you might need to add a touch of milk.
              If it lumps up, you can either whisk it vigorously with a hand whisk or you can give it a quick blend with an immersion blender.

              I hope this help.
              Happy cooking 🙂
              Nico

    12. Hayden

      October 10, 2022 at 12:19 pm

      5 stars
      What a lovely recipe! We enjoyed this at our Thanksgiving dinner last night. I made the custard version. I used half of the custard from your custard recipe; stirring in part and adding a layer under the apple decoration. I used coconut cream in the custard and oat milk as my plant based milk. The only trick was making sure it was cooked in the center this took about 10 minutes extra at 375. Thanks for this recipe!!

      Reply
      • Nico

        October 10, 2022 at 12:22 pm

        Hi Hayden! I'm so happy to hear that, thanks for sharing. Good idea to add the custard, that is a delicious addition. Happy Thanksgiving, and enjoy! Many cheers, Nico

        Reply
    13. Paula

      October 04, 2022 at 9:44 pm

      5 stars
      My 4 year old helped make this recipe today, and it turned out so delicious that we actually made a second one to share !
      I love that everything was easily put together in one bowl and all of the ingredients were simple! Fantastic recipe!

      Reply
      • Louise Valentin

        October 05, 2022 at 5:11 am

        Oh I'm so happy you all liked the cake, Paula!! Thanks so much for sharing, the greatest compliment we can get, is when families cook and share our recipes. Cheers, Louise

        Reply
    14. Anna

      September 28, 2022 at 9:23 am

      5 stars
      Thank you Nico & Louise
      I made this cake for the first time yesterday and it came out great. I did as you suggested and substituted a little plant milk for coconut yoghurt. I especially love that the ingredients were all basic things I had in the cupboard anyway and are not overly expensive. I am looking forward to trying more of your recipes 😋.

      Reply
      • Nico

        September 28, 2022 at 5:15 pm

        Hi Anna, thanks so much for your kind comment, we're so happy you liked the cake!! Welcome, and I hope you're gonna like more of our recipes. Cheers, Nico

        Reply
    15. Alice Lam

      September 20, 2022 at 7:31 am

      5 stars
      Hi Chef Nico, thanks for an amazing recipe! Easy to follow and absolutely delicious. I added 1/3c yoghurt and a little ground ginger. This is definitely one to make again!

      Reply
      • Louise Valentin

        September 20, 2022 at 8:59 am

        Amazing Alice, we never tried with ground ginger - that sounds just perfect. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!

        Reply
    16. Liat

      September 19, 2022 at 4:37 pm

      Hello chef Nico! I'm looking forward to making this cake for a family holiday next week. I'm wondering if I can make it in advance and freeze it, then warm it in the oven to serve? Or will it not freeze well? Trying to do as much ahead of time as possible. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Nico

        September 20, 2022 at 5:57 am

        Hi Liat, yes you can freeze the apple cake! Make sure to freeze in a freezer-friendly plastic bag (just like you would with bread). Then thaw the cake in the fridge, and warm it up slightly in the oven. I hope that helps, enjoy your family holidays!! Cheers, Nico

        Reply
    17. Marsha

      August 14, 2022 at 8:59 pm

      was the cake in the photo made with all plant milk or with partial soy yogurt as suggested in the substitutions?

      Reply
      • Nico

        August 15, 2022 at 7:09 am

        Hi Marsha, thank you for your message. The photos of the apple cake is with partial soy yogurt. Although, the last couple of times, I've made the cake without yogurt, but with oat milk, it looks exactly the same. I hope you'll like it! Cheers, Nico

        Reply
    18. Anne

      May 05, 2022 at 3:16 pm

      5 stars
      It was delicious, but I added less sugar. Regarding leaving the cake in the oven for an hour, mine was ready in 50 minutes. So keep an eye out just in case. It was browner than your picture, but was still moist.

      Reply
      • Nico

        May 05, 2022 at 5:16 pm

        Hi Anne, thanks so much for letting me know! I'm delighted that you like the cake - also with less sugar. Cheers, and have a great day. Nico

        Reply
        • Catherine Longson

          October 07, 2022 at 8:18 pm

          5 stars
          Brilliant. Easy and moreish.

          Reply
    19. May

      April 26, 2022 at 6:13 pm

      5 stars
      A beautiful cake that’s so delicious and easy to make! (I made the version with plant-based yogurt). Will definitely make this again.

      Reply
      • Nico

        April 26, 2022 at 6:45 pm

        Thank you May, we're so happy you liked the apple cake. Your version of it looked just beautiful on Instagram! Cheers, Nico

        Reply
      • Vatana

        August 08, 2022 at 5:44 pm

        5 stars
        A beautiful dessert! A co worker crowd pleaser! Easy to follow,this is a flavorful and delicious dessert and i will be making this over and over! It handles add ins well without affecting the density of the cake (I added shredded carrot). Love love love this new staple:)

        Reply
        • Nico

          August 09, 2022 at 6:54 am

          Hi Vatana, I'm so delighted you (and your colleagues) like it - nothing better than a crowd-pleasing cake 🙂

          Thanks so much for taking the time to comment, it means a lot to us! Have a great rest of your week. Cheers, Nico

          Reply
    20. Sue

      February 18, 2022 at 7:28 am

      5 stars
      Hello Nico
      This cake is so AWESOME!! I made it so many times already and always meant to but forgot to comment 🙁
      I think it is the simplest, easiest and most delicious apple cake I ever made :)). It is my go-to recipe now 🙂
      Thank you for the other simple and great recipes and keep up the great work!!

      Reply
      • Chef Nico

        February 24, 2022 at 8:49 am

        Hi Sue! That is amazing, I am so happy you liked the cake. And especially, that it's a recipe you feel like re-making.
        Thanks so much for taking the time to comment!
        Cheers,
        Sue

        Reply
    21. Yana

      January 01, 2022 at 12:10 am

      5 stars
      Just made it for dinner tonight!
      My cakes fail more often than not but this one turned out wonderfully! Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • Nico

        January 02, 2022 at 4:09 pm

        Yana, I am delighted to hear that!! Thanks for sharing with us 🥰

        Reply
        • Dawn

          September 29, 2022 at 2:33 pm

          5 stars
          Thanks for this recipe. It’s very similar to a family apple cake recipe made with a lot of eggs that we hadn’t found a good plant based replacement for, until now!

          Made this twice now as muffins using parchment liners. I like to mix the cinnamon and sprinkling sugar with the apples and use the vanilla in the batter as well. Used soy milk with no additives and US all purpose flour flour. Can also brush top after baking when warm with strained apricot jam or other syrup.

          Even made them gluten free today with Bobs Red Mill 1-to-1 flour (sifted before measuring) and they turned out great! The batter was able to sit in the tins (and absorb) for a bit while I prepared and arranged the sliced apples on top. Baked 28 minutes. Perfect little GF cakes - not gritty and not gooey.

          Reply
          • Nico

            September 29, 2022 at 2:45 pm

            Hi Dawn,
            Thanks so much for leaving such a helpful comment here - those apple muffins sound amazing!! We're gonna try them, for sure.
            The apricot jam brushing is a great tip 🙂 Thanks again for sharing this valuable information. I wish you a wonderful day.
            Cheers, Nico

            Reply
      • Nico

        January 09, 2022 at 7:22 am

        Thanks so much for letting us know Yana, so happy your cake turned out wonderfully!

        Reply
        • Sarah

          September 18, 2022 at 9:38 pm

          Have you tried with gluten free flour? Curious if it would work out…

          Reply
          • Nico

            September 19, 2022 at 6:14 am

            Hi Sarah, thanks for your message. I haven't tried with gluten-free flour yet, but I've heard from 2 followers on our YouTube channel that made it gluten-free and liked it. I hope that helps a little. Cheers, Nico

            Reply
    22. Ellen

      December 20, 2021 at 6:22 pm

      Made this over the weekend it looked beautiful but not very flavorful, I am not vegan but both my daughters are and they felt like it was missing something; needs more flavor any suggestions?

      Reply
      • Nico

        January 09, 2022 at 7:39 am

        Hi Ellen, it might be that the apples were not the sweetest? I'd say you can add more sugar if you want to boost flavour. We usually don't use a lot of sugar and the taste might suffer a bit. Other than that, you could use a vegan butter that tastes more like regular butter instead of the vegetable oil, and add more aromas, like vanilla extract. Hope this helps 🙂

        Reply
        • Priyanka Gupta Sarvaiya

          April 14, 2022 at 6:16 am

          5 stars
          We are vegans for the animals and planet and I am so happy I found your website... I wanted to whip up something quick for my husband's birthday and made this apple cake in our tiny 4 inch springform pan... the idea of scaling numbers is brilliant and made it super easy for even a super lazy occasional baker like me. The recipe was perfect and we simply loved the flavor... I am gonna be making this more often now.
          Thank you so much!

          Reply
          • Louise Valentin

            April 14, 2022 at 6:27 am

            Wow Priynka, I am delighted you made our apple cake for such a special occasion - even better: you liked it, YAY! Thanks so much for your feedback, glad to know the scaling table is helpful!
            Kindest, Nico

            Reply
    23. Sara

      November 28, 2021 at 10:40 pm

      5 stars
      Ciao da NYC 🙂 Appena fatta e mangiata: e' venuta molto bene ma....1) The batter was super dense. It didn't look like yours. How much almond milk should I add next time? 2) On which oven rack do you place the pan? Grazie mille!

      Reply
      • Nico

        December 07, 2021 at 8:14 am

        Ciao Sara, grazie per il feedback. Allora, I just made it again with the exact same recipe both in US cups and Grams, using Italian whole wheat flour and oat milk and the consistency was perfect. So, I'd say there could be two reasons why yours turned out denser than the one you see in the video:

        1) your flour is different than mine - it's possible that flours milled in the US or other parts of the world require more liquid than Italian flour. If this is the case, just add 2 to 4 US tablespoons (30 to 60 ml) of milk extra, until you reach the right consistency.

        2) you whisked the dough too much. It really just needs to be mixed for like 30 seconds, or else the gluten will develop and the batter will be more like a dough.

        For baking, use the central rack of the oven with this kind of cake.

        Hope this helps 🙂
        Nico

        Reply
    24. Stephanie

      November 15, 2021 at 7:27 pm

      5 stars
      This was a lovely simple recipe! Tasted delicious!

      Reply
      • Nico

        November 22, 2021 at 7:17 am

        I’m delighted to hear, Stephanie! Thank you for commenting 🙏

        Reply
      • Cheryl

        November 30, 2021 at 11:10 am

        Hi Nico,
        I followed your recipe exactly.
        Your mixture was a thick liquid after mixing in the flour.
        Mine was a thick dough.
        Any suggestions please as to why mine was different? I used half all-purpose flour and half wholewheat flour.

        Reply
        • Nico

          December 07, 2021 at 8:23 am

          Hi Cheryl, thanks for your feedback 🙂 I just made it again with the exact same recipe both in US cups and Grams, using Italian whole wheat flour and oat milk and the consistency was like in the video. So, I'd say there could be two reasons why yours turned out denser than the one you see in the video:

          1) your flour is different than mine - it's possible that flours milled in the US or other parts of the world require a little more liquid than Italian flour. If this is the case, just add 2 to 4 US tablespoons (30 to 60 ml) of milk extra, until you reach the right consistency.

          2) you whisked the dough too much. It really just needs to be mixed for like 30 seconds, or else the gluten will develop and the batter will be more like a dough.

          One last thing, if you use US cups as I do, make sure to level off the flour in the cup with a knife.

          Hope this helps,
          Nico

          Reply
    25. Brian

      October 20, 2021 at 4:53 am

      5 stars
      Just made this cake. It turned out great and was delicious. Thank you for a great recipe.

      Reply
      • Nico

        October 25, 2021 at 6:08 am

        Hi Brian, I’m happy to hear it turned out well. It’s my pleasure!

        Reply
      • Patricia

        November 10, 2021 at 12:29 am

        5 stars
        Absolutely delicious! I made it with white whole wheat flour and water (actually,, half water and half apple brandy.) This recipe is a keeper!

        Reply
        • Nico

          November 10, 2021 at 8:36 am

          Wonderful, Patricia! I am very happy to hear that you liked the cake. Thanks for commenting 🙂

          Reply
        • Ann

          February 02, 2022 at 3:40 pm

          Did you sub the water and brandy for milk or the oil? Thank you!

          Reply
    26. Anonymous

      August 19, 2021 at 11:24 pm

      5 stars

      Fab recipe, turned out lovely!

      Reply
      • Nico

        August 21, 2021 at 7:27 pm

        So happy to hear you liked it. Thanks.

        Reply
        • Rudy Sierra

          February 05, 2022 at 2:52 pm

          Absolutely yummy and easy 🤩
          You’re great !! With all the tips about conversion / ingredients and substitutes.
          Your page is A1 ❤️

          Reply
          • Chef Nico

            February 12, 2022 at 8:15 am

            Thanks, Rudy! Ahaha, I'm glad you like the recipe measurements (and our blog). Cheers, Nico

            Reply
          • Meg

            November 04, 2022 at 2:03 am

            5 stars
            Can you sub applesauce instead of oil?

            Reply
            • Nico

              November 04, 2022 at 5:59 am

              Hi Meg! Yes you can substitute applesauce! Just follow our recipe and replace the oil with the same amount of water or applesauce. It will work wonderfully.Cheers, Nico

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