Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and butter the sides of a 9 inch cake pan. You don't need to butter the bottom. Set aside.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, add the vegan butter and brown sugar. Turn the heat to medium and whisk occasionally until the butter has melted. Cook for about 1 minute, whisking constantly.

Step 3

Remove from heat and whisk in the cinnamon and vanilla.

Step 4

Pour the sauce into the bottom of the prepared pan. Arrange the apple slices on top of the sauce.

Step 5

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugars, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.

Step 6

Pour in the melted vegan butter, applesauce, soy milk and vanilla. Stir until just combined.

Step 7

Pour the cake batter over the apples in the pan.

Step 8

Bake for 35-40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Step 9

Let cool for 5 minutes then invert onto a serving dish.

Step 10

Serve with dairy free vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired. Store leftover cake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in a covered container.