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Dairy Free Cake

A light and fluffy dairy-free cake perfect for any occasion, made with simple ingredients and bursting with flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce acts as a binder
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk or any dairy-free milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Batter
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine the wet ingredients: applesauce, coconut milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Bake the Cake
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This cake can be frosted with dairy-free frosting or served plain with fresh fruit.

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