Vegan Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake

Enjoy the rich flavors of a traditional Kentucky butter cake in a vegan version that is studded with sweet and salty caramel.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup vegan butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup vegan caramel sauce
• Sea salt, for sprinkling

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F 175C

Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan

In a small bowl, combine almond milk and apple cider vinegar

Let it sit for 5 minutes to curdle

In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened vegan butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Beat in the applesauce and vanilla extract until well combined

Gradually add the almond milk mixture, mixing well

In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean

While the cake is still warm, poke holes all over the top using the handle of a wooden spoon

Pour the vegan caramel sauce over the warm cake, allowing it to seep into the holes

Sprinkle with sea salt

Allow the cake to cool completely before serving

Slice and enjoy