1 BOWL APPLE GINGERBREAD CAKE

A hearty, 1-bowl vegan apple cake infused with gingerbread flavors and rolled oats. A healthier cake perfect for holiday gatherings and cozy afternoons alongside tea.

Serves: 10

Ingredients

CAKE

• 2 flax eggs (2 Tbsp flaxseed meal + 5 Tbsp water)
• 1/4 cup organic cane sugar
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 3 Tbsp molasses
• 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup grape seed oil (or sub canola, olive or melted coconut with varied results)
• 1 1/4 cup grated apple, loosely packed (~3 apples, a mix of sweet + tart)
• 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk (sub up to 1/2 cup with water)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 cups Bob’s Red Mill Whole-Wheat Flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

• 1/2 cup vegan cream cheese, softened (such as Tofutti or Trader Joe’s brand)
• 1/3 cup vegan butter, softened (such as Earth Balance | butter sticks are best, not the spreadable tub)
• 2 1/2 - 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup flour (this is optional for thickening | alternatively sub more powdered sugar)
• optional: 1 cup chopped pecans for topping

Instructions

For full instructions you can go to minimalistbaker.com.