Pumpkin Spice/Speculaas Cake | 3 Ways | Poached Pear, Apple Crumble & Almond Paste

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor while being dairy-free.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a dairy-free option.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia provides sweetness without calories.

Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350°F).

In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, caster sugar, baking soda, and salt.

In another bowl, combine soy milk, vegetable oil, vinegar, and vanilla extract.

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.

For version 1, fold in almond paste and almond flakes.

For version 2, fold in chopped poached pears and add some slices on top.

For version 3, fold in cubed apple and prepare the crumble topping by mixing flour, sugar, vegan butter, and a pinch of salt.

Pour the batter into a prepared cake pan and top with additional ingredients as specified for each version.

Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

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