vegan upside down apple cake recipe
A moist and fluffy vegan upside-down apple cake with caramelized apple topping. Easy, plant-based, and perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/3 cup neutral oil e.g., canola or melted coconut oil
- 3/4 cup plant-based milk e.g., almond, soy, or oat
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Prepare the topping: Melt vegan butter in a skillet or microwave, then stir in brown sugar. Spread evenly across the bottom of a greased 9-inch cake pan. Arrange the apple slices in an overlapping pattern.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together applesauce, oil, plant-based milk, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Make the batter: Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.
- Assemble the cake: Pour the batter over the apple topping, spreading evenly.
- Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and flip: Let the cake cool for 10-15 minutes before inverting onto a plate.
Notes
- Variations: Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom for extra warmth, or use pears instead of apples.
- Storage: Keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat slices in the microwave for a cozy treat.
- Substitutions: Swap brown sugar for coconut sugar or maple syrup for a refined-sugar-free option.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 8gFiber: 3g
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