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Vegan Honey Cake for Rosh Hashanah

Vegan Honey Cake for Rosh Hashanah

Enjoy this moist Vegan Honey Cake for Rosh Hashanah, blending tradition with modern vegan choices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Sweets
Cuisine: Jewish
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Flax Egg
  • 1 tbsp Ground flaxseeds essential for binding
  • 3 tbsp Water to activate flaxseeds
For the Cake Batter
  • 1 cup Whole wheat pastry flour for wholesomeness
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder for rising
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda to balance acidity
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon adds warm notes
  • 1 teaspoon Ground ginger for aromatic kick
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cloves or allspice for depth of flavor
For the Sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Dark agave nectar or pure maple syrup natural sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Applesauce for moisture
  • 1/4 cup Safflower oil keeps cake moist
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract for aromatic richness
For the Mix-Ins and Topping
  • 1/2 cup Dark or golden raisins adds chewy sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Sliced almonds for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease your baking pan with safflower oil.
  2. Mix the ground flaxseeds and water in a small bowl to create your flax egg. Set aside.
  3. Combine the whole wheat pastry flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground cloves or allspice in a large bowl.
  4. Add the dark agave nectar or maple syrup, applesauce, safflower oil, vanilla extract, and prepared flax egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
  5. Fold in the raisins.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Cool the cake before transferring to a wire rack. Garnish with sliced almonds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle with extra agave nectar before serving.

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