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Vegan Polish Apple Cake (Szarlotka) recipe by Safe Plated

Vegan Polish Apple Cake (Szarlotka)

A comforting vegan and nut-free version of the classic Polish apple cake. This recipe features a tender crust and a spiced apple filling, perfect for dessert or a sweet treat.

70m8 servings
Contains wheatNUTS-free
300 cal|3g protein|45g carbs|12g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Vegan butter
  • 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
  • 4 large Apples
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground cloves
  • 1/4 cup Aquafaba
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 190°C.
  2. 2In a large bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, and baking powder. Cut in cold vegan butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. 3Add chilled aquafaba and mix until dough forms. Divide in half, flatten into discs, and chill for 15 minutes
  4. 4In a separate bowl, combine sliced apples, lemon juice, cinnamon, and ground cloves.
  5. 5Roll out one disc of dough and place in the bottom of a baking dish.
  6. 6Pour the apple filling over the crust.
  7. 7Roll out the second disc of dough and either cover the filling completely, or cut into strips and create a lattice top.
  8. 8Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown.

Substitutions

Egg → Aquafaba(avoids Egg)

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