The Best Vegan Apple Cake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 355˚F (180˚C). Lightly grease the sides of a 9-inch springform pan (22 cm) and line the bottom with parchment paper (*as shown in the pics above).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and sugar. Set aside.

Step 3

In a measuring jar, whisk together the non-dairy milk, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Pour the milk mixture into the dry flour mixture. Add the apple sauce and melted vegan butter and stir with a whisk or spatula until just combined.

Step 4

Transfer the batter into your prepared pan. Spread the chopped apples on top, and gently press them into the dough. (If you use sour apples, you can mix them with a bit of brown sugar beforehand.)

Step 5

Make the streusel by mixing the flour, cinnamon, sugar, and cold vegan butter pieces into streusel (see step-by-step photos above). Then crumble it over your cake.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for approx. 45-50 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center of the cake comes out almost clean (*see notes).

Step 7

Allow to cool for 20 minutes in the pan. Then remove onto a wire rack and allow to cool completely. Once cool and settled slice and enjoy with vegan ice cream, pecans, vegan caramel sauce, or as it is!