Vegan Spiced Apple Cake with Salted Caramel

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons flaxmeal
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1/2 cup ground raw sugar
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1/4 cup coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon vinegar (I used apple cider vinegar)
• 1 cup Spelt flour (, or use wheat flour (pastry flour preferable))
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• a generous pinch of nutmeg
• a generous pinch of cardamom powder (optional)
• 1 Large Ripe apple chopped small (1/4 - 1/2 inch)
• 2 Tablespoons Maple syrup
• Variations: Add chopped up walnuts/pecans (some crystallized ginger.)

Steps

1. 1

   Cake:

2. 2

   In a bowl, add warm water and flaxmeal. Mix and let sit for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add sugar, oil, coconut milk and whisk until sugar is well combined.

4. 4

   Add vinegar and mix.

5. 5

   In another bowl, mix the dry ingredients - spelt, baking powder, baking soda, salt, spices.

6. 6

   Add the dry to the wet and mix until well combined into a smooth batter.

7. 7

   In a bowl, add chopped apples and maple syrup. Mix well to coat.

8. 8

   Drop the apples into the batter. Fold to distribute well.

9. 9

   Drop batter into parchment lined or well greased 8 inch cake pan.

10. 10

    Bake in pre-heated 365 degrees F / 180ºc for 40-45 minutes or until toothpick from the center comes out clean.

11. 11

    Cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

12. 12

    Drizzle some salted caramel, or a dollop of whipped coconut cream or use cream cheese frosting.