Vegan Cocoa Apple Cake

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
3%
Vegan Cocoa Apple Cake
50 min.
8
183kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Vegan Cocoa Apple Cake, a dessert that perfectly marries the rich taste of cocoa with the natural sweetness of apples. This cake is not only a treat for your taste buds but also a guilt-free option for those following a vegan or dairy-free lifestyle. With just 50 minutes of preparation, you can create a moist and decadent cake that serves up to 8 people, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or family celebrations.

Imagine the aroma of freshly baked cake wafting through your kitchen, as the combination of whole wheat pastry flour and unsweetened cocoa powder creates a rich, chocolatey base. The addition of diced apples adds a burst of flavor and moisture, ensuring each bite is a delightful experience. Plus, with only 183 calories per serving, you can enjoy this dessert without the worry of overindulgence.

This Vegan Cocoa Apple Cake is not just popular for its taste; it’s also a fantastic way to incorporate healthy ingredients into your diet. With a caloric breakdown that highlights its low fat and high carbohydrate content, it’s a dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth while keeping your health in check. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is simple to follow and yields impressive results. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a slice of this delicious cake, and watch it become a favorite in your dessert repertoire!

Ingredients

  • cup & apples into pieces diced cored peeled (1 medium)
  • 0.3 cup apple sauce unsweetened dry ( measuring cup)
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.3 cup cocoa powder 
  • 0.8 cup granulated sugar (See My Notes)
  • teaspoon juice of lemon freshly squeezed
  • tablespoon oil (I used canola)
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • cup water 
  • 1.5 cups pastry flour whole wheat

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • toothpicks
  • cake form

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F/180C for 15 Mins. Lightly grease and line the cake tin with parchment paper. Spray the paper with non stick cooking spray as well.In a medium size bowl sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Break the lumps in baking soda if any and mix it well with the flour.In another bowl mix together the water, applesauce, oil, lemon juice and vanilla extract.
  2. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry mixture and stir until just moistened.Fold in the apples and sugar into the batter and pour it in the prepared pan.
  3. Bake it for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. I checked mine after 30 minutes and it was done perfectly.

Nutrition Facts

Calories183kcal
Protein7.2%
Fat12.66%
Carbs80.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.76
Glycemic Load
13.66
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
7.4252174781716%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.25mg
Catechin
2mg
Epigallocatechin
0.04mg
Epicatechin
6.87mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Hesperetin
0.09mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
1.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:183.19kcal
9.16%
Fat:2.78g
4.27%
Saturated Fat:0.45g
2.8%
Carbohydrates:39.55g
13.18%
Net Carbohydrates:35.69g
12.98%
Sugar:21.27g
23.64%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:285.18mg
12.4%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.22%
100%
Caffeine:6.18mg
2.06%
Protein:3.56g
7.11%
Manganese:1.03mg
51.4%
Selenium:14.43µg
20.61%
Fiber:3.86g
15.45%
Magnesium:45.64mg
11.41%
Copper:0.21mg
10.35%
Phosphorus:102.23mg
10.22%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.99%
Iron:1.23mg
6.84%
Vitamin B3:1.2mg
5.99%
Zinc:0.78mg
5.22%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
5.18%
Potassium:146.68mg
4.19%
Vitamin E:0.51mg
3.4%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.18%
Folate:11.58µg
2.9%
Vitamin K:2.12µg
2.02%
Vitamin B5:0.16mg
1.56%
Calcium:13.59mg
1.36%
Vitamin C:1.04mg
1.26%