Fresh Apple Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup packed brown sugar (can substitute coconut sugar for less sweet)
• 1/2 cup melted dairy-free buttery spread (can substitute coconut oil or another baking oil)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs (see post above for egg-free / vegan option)
• 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups peeled (chopped apples (about 1 large))
• 2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.

2. 2

   Place the brown sugar and buttery spread in a mixing bowl and beat with a hand mixer until creamed. Beat in the vanilla. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.

3. 3

   Place the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl and whisk to combine.

4. 4

   Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture in your mixing bowl and stir to combine. The batter will be stiff. Fold in the apples, lemon juice, and zest.

5. 5

   Scrape the batter into your prepared baking pan and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the cake is golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. 6

   Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Leftovers will keep, covered, at room temperature for up to 2 days. Refrigerate or freeze individual slices to enjoy later.