Vegan Apple Crumb Cake Recipe

This deliciously moist and tender vegan apple crumb cake features a layer of the easiest vanilla cake with a layer dairy free brown sugar cream cheese, caramelized cinnamon apples, and a crunchy cinnamon topping! The best fall coffee cake of the season!

I know your favorite apple dessert is probably the ever so classic apple pie (or maybe it’s this vegan apple crisp!), but hear me out.

This healthier version of an apple crumb cake had my entire family’s jaws on the floor. And all of my friends. And, quite frankly, myself (which is saying something, since I filled an entire cookbook with over 110 vegan and gluten free desserts…so I have a bit of a sweet tooth, and when I love something, you know it’s good!).

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It’s as delicious as my vegan coffee cake recipe, and like my blueberry lemon crumb cake and banana cream cheese crumb cake!), we have a swirl of brown sugar cream cheese filling throughout!

Honestly, this apple crumb cake may even deserve a spot on your Thanksgiving table (for breakfast or as a dessert! Check out some more vegan Thanksgiving recipes here!).

And, not to mention, it’s easy, quick, and goes perfectly with a cup of coffee or a scoop dairy-free milk ice cream 🙂

Vegan Apple Crumble Cake

Then chop the applesand toss them with a bit of cinnamon. Sprinkle the apples on top of the vegan crumble cake base layer. Next, we’ll make the cream cheese filling by creaming together the vegan cream cheese, brown sugar, and cornstarch.

Making the crumb cake base:Finally, we’ll whisk together all of the wet ingredients for the batter, followed by the dry and we’ll be ready to assemble!

Spoon half of the batter into the base of the pan, followed by the cream cheese filling and the remaining cake batter. Then top with the cinnamon apples and crumble topping. Bake, and serve!

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This gluten free vegan apple crumb cake will actually still stay moist at room temperature for up to 2 days when stored in an airtight container or bag. You can also refrigerate the apple crumb cake for up to 5 days in the refrigerator, or up to 3 months in the freezer.

Don’t you just love fall?! Ugh this recipe is SO getting me in the mood! I hope you love this easy apple crumb cake as much as I do!

If you give it a go, let me know in the comments below, and of course, I’d absolutely love to see your beautiful creations onPinterestandInstagram, so be sure to tag me there 🙂

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This deliciously moist and tender apple crumb cake features a layer of the easiest vanilla cake with a layer dairy free brown sugar cream cheese, caramelized cinnamon apples, and a crunchy cinnamon topping! The best fall coffee cake of the season!

Gluten free flour: I recommend using King Arthur Measure for Measure flour here (as pictured). You can also use Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 baking flour.

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Arrowroot in the cake: This is optional, but can make a softer cake- your cake will still be soft without it, but the flour will feel more like cake flour then! You would whisk it into the flour before adding the flour into the wet ingredients.This Vegan Apple Cake with Cinnamon Streusel will be your new favorite go-to apple recipe! It’s soft, moist, topped with crunchy crumbles, and super simple yet incredibly delicious. The perfect afternoon treat or dessert to serve your family or friends after a scrumptious meal.

Apple cake is one of my go-to cake simply because of its amazing flavor. Everybody loves apple and it goes well with various toppings, from ice cream to yogurt, the choices are endless. This makes it a dessert that will surely be enjoyed by kids and basically everyone.

The ingredients of this vegan apple cake are pretty easy to find. You also don’t have to worry about breaking your budget since all the ingredients are inexpensive. Here are the ingredients that you need:

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To follow. Please also note the tips and tricks below for making the best vegan apple cake! The full recipe and exact measurements can be found in the

When baking any fruit cake, I get this question a lot. For this cinnamon streusel apple cake, the answer is any. You can use any apple that’s available to you, just make sure they’re fresh. If you choose a sweeter variety, the cake will of course be sweeter than if you use sour apples. However, feel free to adjust the amount of sugar to your desired taste.

Yes! You can even use other stone fruits like pears or mix fruits. Just make sure they’re not too moist and too juicy or they will make your cake soggy. If you think they contain more moisture than apples, simply toss them with a little cornstarch or all-purpose flour like I did in my Stone Fruit Galette Recipe. This will help to absorb excess fruit juice.

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I prefer to use soy milk since it contains soy lecithin which has a binding effect and is therefore perfect to replace eggs in any vegan cake. However, feel free to use any other dairy-free milk that you like; such as almond, cashew, or oat milk. The cake may turn out a little more delicate but will still be delicious!

Do you have some leftover cake? It can last for a day at room temperature, just make sure to cover it. Now if you’re planning to eat it on a later date, you can keep it refrigerated for up to 4 days.

Want to keep it longer than that? You can freeze it and it will probably last you for 3 months though I don’t really recommend storing it for that long. If you’re ready to eat/serve it after freezing, you can thaw it by simply transferring in the refrigerator overnight. Then bring it to room temperature before serving or gently heat it in the microwave for a few seconds if you love enjoying a warm piece of apple cake for dessert!

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I have so many simple yet delicious vegan apple dessert recipes that you should try! I’m sure you’ll find something on this list to suit your tastes!

If you try this Vegan Apple Cake with Cinnamon Streusel, please leave me a comment below sharing how you liked the recipe! And if you take a picture of your dessert and share it on Instagram, please make sure to tag me @ and use the hashtag #, so I won’t miss your post! Have fun trying!

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 224 kcal | Carbohydrates: 35 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 8 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Sodium: 314 mg | Potassium: 91 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 13 g | Vitamin A: 508 IU | Vitamin C: 2 mg | Calcium: 70 mg | Iron: 1 mg

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This page may contain affiliate links that earn me a small commission, at no additional cost to you. You can find more information here.Slice by slice, this vegan apple crumb cake will disappear before your eyes. Made with a simple cake batter, topped with cinnamon coated apples and a cinnamon crumble. While it bakes, the cinnamon apples will become tender like the insides of an apple pie, and the crumble will gift this cake with a lovely crunch. Drizzle the slightly warm cake with a little vegan cream cheese icing. This vegan apple cake is fluffy, moist, packed with cinnamon apples that melt in your mouth and a generous amounts of a cinnamon streusel. The perfect treat to enjoy with a warm cup of coffee.

Cinnamon streusel, crumble or crumb topping, whatever you want to call this heavenly topping. You need to make this cake for this crunchy topping alone. In a bowl combine both brown sugar and granulated sugar with ground cinnamon, and all purpose flour.

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Start by making the homemade buttermilk. In a small bowl combine oat milk and apple cider vinegar. Set aside for 5 minutes.

Then, chop up the fresh apples into small cubes. I like to peel the skin off the apples but this is optional! I’m just personally not a fan of apple skins in my baked goods.

In a large bowl, beat brown sugar and granulated sugar with the vegan butter for around 1-2 minutes. Add in a splash of vanilla extract and continue to beat together until the mixture becomes lighter in colour. I did this with a spatula, but to speed up this process you can use a stand mixer or even a handheld one! Add in the vegan buttermilk and beat together until combined. At this point, the batter will look weird and clumpy but this is normal! In a medium bowl, whisk

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