Upside Down Spiced Apple Cake (Vegan, Gluten-free)
Warm, cozy, cinnamon-y, this Upside Down Spiced Apple Cake is a perfect dessert in a chilly day or anytime you want something that reminds you of autumn!
Line the bottom of a 6-inch (15 cm) round cake tin with baking paper. Preheat the oven to 175 / 350 F.
For the apple part
Cut the apples into thin slices with a sharp knife. Do your best to slice them into the same thickness so they can be cooked equally at the same time. Set it aside.
In a frying pan over medium heat, add coconut milk, coconut sugar, and 2 tablespoons of water. Stir and cook until the sugar is dissolved.
Add the apple slices and cook for about 5 minutes to slightly cook the apples.
Mix the left 2 tablespoons of water with arrowroot starch and vanilla extract. Pour the mixture into the pan and quickly stir all ingredients together. It will start to thicken very fast. Once it’s mostly thickened, turn off the heat and let the apples cook down while we prepare the cake batter.
For the Cake
Preheat the oven to 175°C/350°F.
To a big bowl, add the oat flour, almond flour, arrowroot starch, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Use a fork or a whisk to mix them together evenly.
Add the coconut milk, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine until no lumps can be seen.
Assemble to bake
Arrange the apple slices at the bottom of the cake tin inwardly.
Pour the cake batter over the apple slices. Gently drop the cake tin against the counter a few times to even it out.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes until the cake is firm to the touch. Insert a toothpick or a small knife in the centre and it should come out quite clean without any wet batter attached.
Transfer the tin onto a wire rack to cool down completely or at least for 20 minutes.
Put a large plate upside down on the cake tin and flip over to remove the cake from the tin. Slice and enjoy.
Notes
Note
Storage: This cake is best served on the day it’s made. If you got leftovers, store them in an air-tight container at room temperature for 1-2 days.