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Vegan Apple Hazelnut Cake with Coconut Milk

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Vegan Apple Cake Recipe

Category: Desserts
Servings: 8


Ingredients

Ingredient Quantity
Renette Apples (peeled and cored) 750g
All-purpose Flour 200g
Rice Flour 20g
Shelled Hazelnuts 30g
Raisins 70g
Baking Powder 12g
Seed Oil 90g
Brown Sugar 100g
Orange Juice 90g
Coconut Milk 200g
Lemon Zest 1
Brown Sugar (for garnish) to taste
Shelled Hazelnuts (for garnish) to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Apples: Begin by thoroughly washing the apples. Once clean, pat them dry and slice them in half. Cut each half into four wedges and remove the core. Slice the wedges into thin pieces.

  2. Mix the Apples with Orange Juice: Place the sliced apples into a large bowl. Add the orange juice and toss them gently to coat. Set this mixture aside for now.

  3. Prepare Hazelnut Paste: In a blender or food processor, combine the seed oil and shelled hazelnuts. Blend until the mixture forms a smooth paste.

  4. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the remaining brown sugar and lemon zest. Add the hazelnut oil paste and rice flour. Stir to incorporate. Then, pour in the coconut milk and mix everything together until smooth.

  5. Add Raisins: Stir in the raisins and mix well using a spatula or spoon. Make sure all the ingredients are evenly combined.

  6. Assemble the Cake: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a 26 cm springform pan with parchment paper. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula.

  7. Decorate with Apples: Take the apple slices and arrange them beautifully on top of the batter, covering the surface evenly.

  8. Garnish and Bake: Finish by sprinkling some whole hazelnuts on top for added crunch. Bake the cake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  9. Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, sprinkle with additional brown sugar if desired and serve.


This Vegan Apple Cake is a delightful, plant-based dessert that balances the sweetness of apples with the nutty flavor of hazelnuts and the richness of coconut milk. It’s perfect for a cozy afternoon treat or as a healthy alternative to traditional cakes. Enjoy the perfect combination of juicy fruit, aromatic spices, and a tender crumb!

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