Description
A simple, wholesome, and festive cake that is perfect for holiday gatherings and suitable for vegans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the applesauce, vegetable oil, and almond milk.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Fold in the raisins and walnuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
Serve with powdered sugar or vegan frosting. Pairs well with tea or coffee.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg