Low Sugar Vegan Brown Sugar Cake

Total time1 hr 25 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time35 min

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Ingredients

9 servings

For the flax eggs

2 tbsp ground flaxseed
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6 tbsp water

For the cake

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp fine salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Brown-sugar replacements vary in moisture, spread, and browning, so follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
½ cup vegan butter, melted and cooled slightly
¾ cup plant-based milk
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the brown sugar topping

¼ cup packed dark brown sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Brown-sugar replacements vary in moisture, spread, and browning, so follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
½ tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp vegan butter, melted

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2
In a small bowl, stir together the ground flaxseed and 6 tbsp water until combined. Set aside for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens to a gel.

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