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Apple Cranberry Upside-Down Cake (vegan)

This cake makes a great fall dessert with a unique texture, thanks to the cornmeal and a fruity flavor balance. Your family and friends won't know it's vegan!
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
cooling time 3 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Course Cakes, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 238 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large apples tart variety, peeled and diced
  • cup Swerve brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice divided
  • 2 tbsp vegan butter
  • ½ cup cranberries dried or fresh
  • cup pecans chopped
  • ¾ cup white wheat flour or all-purpose
  • ½ cup yellow cornmeal
  • cup Swerve granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup soy milk or oat or other plant-based milk
  • ¼ cup applesauce or olive oil
  • 1 tbsp flax seed ground
  • 3 tbsp water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, add 1½ tablespoons lemon juice to your soy milk and stir to combine. Stir to combine. Set aside to allow it to curdle for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Mix the flax seed into the water and allow to set for about 5 minutes to form the flax egg.
  • Prepare six 4- inch ramekins by greasing. Or use silicone inserts. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, melt the vegan butter. Add the apples, brown sugar Swerve, and ½ tbsp lemon juice. Cook on medium heat until the apples are tender.
  • Stir in the cranberries and pecan. Divide this mixture evenly into your ramekins.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cornmeal, Swerve granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Whisk together the buttermilk and flax egg.
  • Stir into the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
  • Pour over the apple mixture, dividing it evenly.
  • Bake about 15 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • If not using parchment paper, loosen the edges with a knife.
  • Allow to cool for about 3 minutes, then invert onto serving plates.
  • Serve with vegan whipped topping, confectioners sugar, or a warm fruit drizzle over the top.

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 286mgPotassium: 239mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 347IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 148mgIron: 1mg
Keyword apple, cranberry
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