Vegan Caramel Apple Bundt Cake with Protein

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:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a Bundt cake tin.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine almond milk with apple cider vinegar. Set aside for a few minutes to thicken.
3. Whisk in the coconut sugar and coconut oil until well combined.
4. Sift in the self-raising flour, vegan vanilla protein powder, almond flour, and baking powder. Stir until just mixed.
5. Fold in the grated apples gently.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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!