Description
A delightful Apple Spice Cake infused with warm spices and topped with creamy buttercream frosting, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- 2 teaspoons apple pie spice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup fresh-pressed sweet apple cider
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup vegan butter (for frosting)
- 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice (for frosting)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch square baking pan lined with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, coconut sugar, apple pie spice, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the almond milk, apple cider, olive oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 24-26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the buttercream frosting, beat the vegan butter until smooth. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, then add the apple pie spice and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Once the cake is completely cool, frost the top generously with the buttercream frosting.
- Slice and serve, enjoying the rich flavors and textures.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. You can customize by adding nuts or diced apples for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 26 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: apple spice cake, fall dessert, buttercream frosting, cozy baking, family recipes