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A slice of dairy free apple cake on a plate.

Dairy Free Apple Cake

This dairy free apple cake is perfectly flavorful, tender, and great for any occasion.
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword dairy free apple cake
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 284 kcal

Ingredients

  • cup vegetable oil
  • cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground allspice
  • 1 ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups peeled and chopped apples (about 2 medium apples)
  • cup plain dairy-free milk (almond, soy, oat, etc.)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
  3. In another mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir until well combined.
  4. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, and pour in the dairy-free milk. Stir a few times, then fold in the apples. Stir until just combined.

  5. Pour the batter into the parchment-lined cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick pulls out clean from the center. Let cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then flip onto a cooling rack or plate to continue cooling. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

  • This is a simple and moderately sweetened apple cake. If you’re craving a sweeter cake, try adding a topping. Mix ¼ cup sugar, 2 tablespoons melted dairy free butter, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and ¼ cup chopped pecans. Dollop that on top of the cake before baking. It adds extra richness, sweetness, and a little crunch.

 

Nutrition analysis (approximate per serving): 284 calories, 10 g fat, 1.5 g saturated fat, 235 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrate, 1.5 g fiber, 28.5 g sugar, 3 g protein, Vitamin D: 1%, Calcium: 6%, Iron: 7%, Potassium: 2%