Nitrate & Nitrite Free Vegan Brown Sugar Cake
Total time1 hr 25 min
Prep time20 min
Cook time35 min
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9 servings
For the flax eggs
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 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
- 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
- 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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