Vegan Apple Coffee Cake
A rich and tender vegan apple coffee cake with warm cinnamon flavors and a crumbly topping, perfect for cozy mornings or snacks.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups.
- Granulated sugar: ¾ cup.
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon.
- Baking soda: ½ teaspoon.
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon.
- Ground nutmeg: ½ teaspoon.
- Apples peeled and diced: 1 cup.
- Almond milk: ½ cup.
- Vegetable oil: ¼ cup.
- Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons.
- Apple cider vinegar: 1 tablespoon.
For the Crumble Topping
- Brown sugar: ½ cup.
- All-purpose flour: ⅓ cup.
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon.
- Vegan butter: ¼ cup softened.
Instructions
Prepare the Cake Batter
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Mix almond milk, oil, vanilla, and vinegar in another bowl. Stir until smooth.
- Gradually combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients. Gently fold in diced apples.
Make the Crumble Topping
- Mix brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and softened vegan butter in a small bowl. Stir until crumbly.
Assemble and Bake
- Spread the apple batter evenly into the greased pan.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping generously over the batter.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals
- Vitamin C: 8%
- Potassium: 6%
- Iron: 7%
- Calcium: 5%
- Magnesium: 5%
Additional Notes and Tips
- Swap Granny Smith apples for Honeycrisp if you prefer a sweeter bite.
- Add a pinch of ground cloves for extra warmth.
- Top with a drizzle of vegan caramel for a decadent finish.
- Store leftovers in the fridge, but warm them slightly before serving for the best texture.