Vegan Apple Cake with Cinnamon & Chocolate – Fluffy and Super Easy

This vegan apple cake with cinnamon and chocolate is incredibly fluffy, aromatic, and easy to prepare using simple everyday ingredients. The sweetness of fresh apples blends perfectly with warm cinnamon and small bursts of chocolate, creating a comforting homemade dessert ideal for any season.

Made without eggs or dairy and prepared in just one bowl, this cake is perfect for fasting periods, plant-based diets, or anyone looking for a quick and reliable homemade treat. Moist, soft, and full of flavor, it’s the kind of cake that disappears quickly from the table.

Vegan Apple Cake with Cinnamon & Chocolate – Fluffy and Super Easy

Recipe by George Zolis

5.0 from 1 vote

Course: DessertCuisine: GreekDifficulty: Easy

Servings

12

slices

Prep time

20

minutes

Cooking time

50

minutes

Calories

335

kcal

Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

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IngredienFluffy vegan apple cake with cinnamon and chocolate chips. Easy one-bowl recipe without mixer, perfect for fasting and everyday baking.ts

Metric US

• For the Cake

• 120 g 120 Vegetable Oil

• 240 g 240 Sugar

• 250 g 250 Orange Juice

• 1 pinch 1 Salt

• 2 2 Vanilla Capsules

• 1 tsp 1 Baking Soda

• 500 g 500 Self-rising Flour

• 125 g 125 Water

• 4 tbsp 4 Chocolate sprinkles or chocolate chips

• For the Apples

• 3 3 Apples

• 3 tbsp 3 Sugar

• 1 tbsp 1 Ground Cinnamon

How to make Vegan Apple Cake

• In a large bowl, combine the sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Mix well.
• In a glass, mix the orange juice with the baking soda, then add it to the bowl and stir.
• Add a pinch of salt and continue mixing.
• Gradually add the flour while stirring continuously until a smooth batter forms.
• Add the water and mix again until fully incorporated.
• Gently fold in the chocolate sprinkles.
• Prepare the Apples
• Peel the apples and cut them into small pieces.
• In a bowl, mix the apples with sugar and cinnamon until well coated.
• Fold the apples gently into the cake batter.
• Baking
• Grease a cake pan well and pour in the batter.
• Spread evenly and lightly tap the pan on the counter to remove air bubbles.
• Bake in a preheated oven at 320°F (160°C), fan-assisted, for about 50 minutes.
• Check with a toothpick – if it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
• Allow the cake to cool before removing from the pan.

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Why This Vegan Apple Cake Turns Out So Fluffy

The reaction between orange juice and baking soda helps the cake rise naturally without eggs. Combined with vegetable oil, it creates a tender crumb that stays moist for days.

The Perfect Flavor Combination

Apples and cinnamon are a classic pairing, while chocolate adds richness and balance. As the cake bakes, the apples soften and release juices that enhance both texture and aroma.

Ideal for Fasting & Everyday Desserts

This recipe is perfect for:

• Greek fasting periods
• Vegan diets
• Quick homemade desserts
• Coffee or tea time treats

Because it requires no mixer, it’s beginner-friendly and quick to prepare.

Texture & Serving Ideas

Expect a cake that is:

• Soft and moist inside
• Fragrant with cinnamon
• Filled with tender apple pieces
• Lightly chocolatey

Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or slightly warm.