Embrace the essence of autumn with this Vegan Caramel Apple Bundt Cake, a delightful treat that captures the seasonal flavors of apples and caramel. This recipe features a soft, fluffy apple-infused sponge, made with a blend of self-raising flour, vegan vanilla protein, and almond flour, offering both taste and nutritional balance. The grated apples within the sponge provide a moist texture and natural sweetness, making the cake irresistibly light and flavorful. Drizzled generously with a homemade caramel sauce, this cake is a fusion of cozy, comforting tastes. The caramel sauce, a simple yet rich blend of coconut oil, maple syrup, and almond butter, adds a luscious layer to the cake, making it a perfect dessert for fall gatherings or a comforting treat on a chilly evening.
Ingredients:
- Cake:
- 240g almond milk
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 100g coconut sugar
- 50g coconut oil
- 200g self-raising flour
- 50g vegan vanilla protein powder
- 50g almond flour
- 2 tbsp baking powder
- 3 apples, grated
- Caramel Sauce:
- 55g coconut oil
- 60ml maple syrup
- 2 tbsp almond butter
- Sea salt, vanilla, or cinnamon to taste
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a Bundt cake tin.
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond milk with apple cider vinegar. Set aside for a few minutes to thicken.
- Whisk in the coconut sugar and coconut oil until well combined.
- Sift in the self-raising flour, vegan vanilla protein powder, almond flour, and baking powder. Stir until just mixed.
- Fold in the grated apples gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin.
- Bake for 40 minutes at 180°C. Then, reduce the temperature to 160°C and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- For the caramel sauce, melt the coconut oil with maple syrup. Whisk in the almond butter until smooth. Add sea salt, vanilla, or cinnamon as desired.
- Once the cake has cooled, drizzle with the caramel sauce.
Serve this Vegan Caramel Apple Bundt Cake as a delightful end to a fall meal, or enjoy it as a sweet snack during the day. Its combination of apple and caramel flavors is sure to bring warmth and joy to any occasion!