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Small Batch Brown Sugar Apple Cake

Sweet, soft, and aromatic cake swirled with brown sugar and cinnamon then loaded with fresh apples. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

For the Apple Cake:

  • ½ c unsweetened soy milk
  • ½ tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ c all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 apple peeled, cored, and cubed

For the Cinnamon Swirl:

  • ½ tbsp avocado oil
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350℉ and lightly oil a 6.5-inch cast iron skillet or a 6-inch round cake pan.
  • Then, whisk together the soy milk, apple cider vinegar, avocado oil, and brown sugar in a small bowl.
  • Next, sift the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and whisk until smooth.
  • Fold the cubed apple into the batter then pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Finally, prepare the cinnamon swirl by thoroughly mixing the oil, cinnamon, and brown sugar then pour onto the top of the cake. Marble the cinnamon swirl into the cake batter, making sure not to fully incorporate the two.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted into the cake comes out clean. Let the cake cool for at least 10 minutes before removing it from the pan, otherwise enjoy while it's warm!

Nutrition

For one serving:  Calories: 329 cal | Carbohydrates: 52 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 12 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g | Sodium: 415 mg | Potassium: 206 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 23 g |