Easy Vegan Applesauce Cake
This Easy Vegan Applesauce Cake is soft, moist, and full of cozy cinnamon-spiced flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it’s a wholesome dessert that’s light, naturally sweet, and completely dairy- and egg-free. Perfect for a quick snack, afternoon treat, or comforting dessert that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup coconut oil or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional Add-Ins
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ½ cup raisins dried cranberries, or vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together applesauce, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Mix Batter:
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in nuts, dried fruit, or chocolate chips if using.
- Bake:
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve:
- Let the cake cool completely before slicing. The texture improves as it cools.
Notes
- Measure flour accurately to prevent dryness.
- Use unsweetened applesauce for balanced sweetness.
- Don’t overbake remove once the center sets.
- Substitute mashed bananas for applesauce for a banana-spice twist.