This vegan apple crumb cake brings together everything you love about classic desserts, comforting flavors, soft textures, and that irresistible crumbly topping. Inspired by English apple crumb and American apple pie, it's the perfect blend of both worlds.
Vegan Apple Crumb Cake
I wanted to combine the best of two worlds, the simple yet delicious apple crumb and the nostalgic apple pie. The result? A cake that's soft and fluffy on the inside, packed with juicy apple chunks, and topped with a buttery, cinnamon-spiced crumb layer.
Ingredients for Vegan Apple Crumb Cake (Shopping List):
For the Cake:
Vegetable Oil: Keeps the cake moist and light.
Oat Milk: A creamy plant-based option, but feel free to use almond or soy milk.
Vanilla Extract: Adds warmth and sweetness.
Orgran (egg replacer): A vegan must-have for binding the batter.
Plain Flour: A classic base for the cake.
White Sugar: Perfectly sweet without being overwhelming.
Baking powder & Baking soda: Ensures a fluffy, risen cake.
Apples: chopped into large chunks: Use baking apples like Granny Smith or Bramley for a tangy-sweet balance.
For the Streusel Topping:
Vegan Block Butter: Gives the topping a rich, buttery flavor.
White Sugar: Sweetens the crumb layer.
Plain Flour: Creates the perfect crumbly texture.
Cinnamon: Adds warmth and spice.
Vanilla Sssence: Enhances the topping's flavor.
Vegan Apple Crumb Cake Recipe Tips:
Apple Chunks: Keep the pieces larger for a satisfying bite of apple in every slice.
Crispy Streusel Topping: Chill the crumb mixture for 10 minutes before using to ensure it bakes up crumbly and crisp.
Balance The Sweetness: The apples and streusel add natural sweetness, so the cake isn’t overly sugary.
Bake Until Golden: A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean when the cake is ready.
Serve Your Way: Enjoy warm with vegan vanilla ice cream, a drizzle of caramel, or simply on its own.
vegan apple crumb cake recipe video
Ingredients:
Cake:
200ml vegetable oil
250ml oat milk
1 tbsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp Orgran (egg replacer)
300g plain flour
150g white sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
3 apples, chopped into large chunks
Streusel Topping:
100g vegan block butter (melted)
100g white sugar
260g plain flour
1 tsp cinnamon
a few drops of vanilla essence
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F). Grease or line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the melted vegan butter, white sugar, plain flour, cinnamon, and vanilla essence. Mix until crumbly and place the mixture in the fridge to chill while you prepare the batter.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, oat milk, vanilla extract, and Orgran egg replacer until smooth and well combined.
Sift in the plain flour, white sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix until just combined, avoid overmixing to keep the batter light and fluffy.
Gently fold in the chopped apples, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish (baking paper + a little drizzle of neutral oil), spreading it out evenly. Remove the streusel from the fridge and crumble it evenly over the top of the batter.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with a drizzle of vegan caramel, a scoop of vegan ice cream, or enjoy it on its own with a cup of tea or coffee.
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