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Spiced Fall Recipe for Apple Cake (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

This Fall Spiced Recipe for Apple Cake makes for a delicious fall staple to be enjoyed as a snack at any time of the day.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 9
Calories 472kcal
Author Happy as a Yam Recipes

Equipment

  • 8x8" baking tin

Ingredients

Walnut Crumble for topping:

  • ¼ cup Gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup walnuts finely chopped
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ cup coconut oil or vegan butter melted
  • ⅓ cup granny smith apples cubed

Wet ingredients:

  • ¼ cup grapeseed oil
  • 1 ¼ cup non-dairy milk of choice
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar

Dry ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp of flax seed
  • 2 cups of all-purpose gluten-free flour My go to is the Robin Hood brand
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon power
  • ½ tsp ginger powder
  • ¼ tsp clove powder
  • ¼ tsp cardamom
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granny smith apples peeled and chopped into small cubes

Icing glaze

  • 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp plant-based milk

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 8×8 in. baking pan or line with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Mix all of the ingredients for the Walnut Crumble together in a medium bowl and set aside. Don’t overmix.
  • In a small bowl, add wet ingredients and whisk until well combined.
  • In a large bowl, whisk dry ingredients until well combined.
  • Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in wet ingredients. Using a stand mixer or by using a fork, combine until well-incorporated. Stir in chopped apples.
  • Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Top with walnut crumble and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 45-55 minutes. Baking times vary, so keep an eye on it. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • In a medium bowl, mix in the icing sugar and plant-based milk and mix until you have a uniform mixture. Set aside.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and set on a wire rack. Allow to slightly cool for at least 15 minutes before drizzling icing sugar on top. Slice and serve.

Notes

*Alternatively you could make this with almond flour. Simply add 3/4 cup of almond flour and  1/4 cup tapioca. 
**For a refined sugar-free option, replace with coconut sugar.