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Easy Pomegranate Cake (vegan)
A light and moist vegan cake infused with the vibrant flavor of pomegranate, perfect for a healthy treat or celebration.
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 225 grams cake flour, or unbleached all-purpose
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Wet ingredients
- 100 grams vegan butter
- 95 grams cane sugar
- 75 grams apple sauce
- 120 milliliters plant milk
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pomegranate
- 130 grams pomegranate arils
- 1 tablespoon sparkling sugar (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Seed the pomegranate and set aside. Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F and grease your cake pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt. Beat vegan butter until creamy, then add sugar and beat until fluffy. Mix in applesauce, milk, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures just until blended. Pour batter into pan and smooth the surface.
- Sprinkle pomegranate arils on top and gently press them into the batter. Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce temperature and bake for an additional 50-60 minutes.
- Allow the cake to cool for 10-15 minutes before removing from the pan. Optionally, sprinkle with sparkling sugar before serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh pomegranate arils and ensure the cake is fully cooled before slicing.