Vegan Walnut Spice Cake Recipe

Name: Vegan Walnut Spice Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ¾ teaspoon salt; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; ¾ cup vegetable shortening; 1 cup applesauce; 1 ¼ cups soymilk or 1 ¼ cups water; ½ cup vegetable shortening; ½ cup vegan margarine; 1 teaspoon maple extract; ½ teaspoon rum extract; 2 (16 ounce) boxes confectioners' sugar; 6 -8 teaspoons soymilk or 6 -8 water; 1 ½ cups walnuts, toasted, chopped coarsely

Servings: persons

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¾ teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
¾ cup vegetable shortening
1 cup applesauce
1 ¼ cups soymilk or 1 ¼ cups water
½ cup vegetable shortening
½ cup vegan margarine
1 teaspoon maple extract
½ teaspoon rum extract
2 (16 ounce) boxes confectioners' sugar
6 -8 teaspoons soymilk or 6 -8 water
1 ½ cups walnuts, toasted, chopped coarsely

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees f. Coat two 9-inch cake pans with nonstick cooking spray; line bottom with waxed paper and spray again.
2
In bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, clove cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
3
Set aside.
4
In second bowl beat together apple sauce, sugars and shortening until combined.
5
Beat in dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with soymilk/water.
6
Beat two minutes.
7
Divide batter between pans and bake at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes until you can stick a toothpick in it an pull it out clean.
8
Cool on rack for 12-15 minutes.
9
Turn layers out and cool completely.
10
Then Frost.
11
In bowl beat shortening, margarine and extracts.
12
Gradually beat in confectioner's sugar the 6 tablespoons soymilk/water, add in soymilk/water as needed for consistancy.
13
Spread the frosting on a layer of the cake, put the other layer on top, frost the tops and sides, then press walnuts onto the sides.

1328

kcal

Calories

Fat

238

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Vegan Walnut Spice Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vegan Walnut Spice Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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