Step into a world of delightful flavors with our Luscious Vegan Toffee Apple Cake. This recipe combines the heartwarming essence of fluffy apple sponge cake with the opulence of velvety smooth vanilla frosting and a decadently sticky toffee sauce. Perfectly balanced in sweetness and spice, each layer of this cake is a testament to the wonders of vegan baking, offering a guilt-free indulgence for all to savor.
Ingredients:
- For the Cake:
- 240g almond milk
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 100g coconut sugar
- 50g coconut oil, melted
- 200g self-raising flour
- 50g vegan vanilla protein powder (like Form Nutrition)
- 50g almond flour
- 2 tbsp baking powder
- 3 apples, grated
- For the Toffee Sauce:
- 55g coconut oil
- 60 ml maple syrup
- 2 tbsp almond butter
- For the Frosting:
- 200g dairy-free yogurt
- 60g vegan vanilla protein powder
- 1 tsp caramel or toffee extract
Instructions:
- Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line your cake pans with parchment.
- Combine almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Set aside to thicken.
- Whisk in coconut oil and sugar until smooth.
- Sift in the dry ingredients (flour, protein powder, almond flour, baking powder) and mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in grated apples and pour the batter into the cake pans.
- Bake at 180°C for 40 minutes, then reduce to 160°C for 20 minutes or until done.
- Make the Toffee Sauce:
- Melt coconut oil with maple syrup. Whisk in almond butter until smooth. Set aside.
- Prepare the Frosting:
- Mix dairy-free yogurt with vanilla protein powder and caramel/toffee extract until smooth.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Once cooled, frost one layer of sponge, then add a layer of caramel sauce. Top with the second frosted sponge.
- Drizzle with remaining caramel sauce.
Enjoy this Luscious Vegan Toffee Apple Cake and be sure to share the recipe with friends and family. It’s a perfect way to celebrate the joys of autumn or to bring a touch of warmth to any gathering. Happy baking! 🍏🍰🌱
