Spiced Apple Cake with Cashew Frosting
[Vegan]

For the Cake:

• 1 cup grated apple (about 2 medium apples)
• 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds + 3 tablespoons water)
• 1/8 cup date syrup (or sub with molasses/maple syrup)
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted (or sub with apple sauce)
• 1 cup soy milk
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup dried unsweetened apples, chopped
• 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1/3 cup coconut sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• pinch of sea salt

For the Frosting:

• 1 can full-fat coconut cream, chilled overnight (the firm part only)
• 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked for min. 4 hours
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

For the Topping:

• 1/8 cup dried unsweetened apples, chopped
• 1/8 cup walnuts, chopped
• 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds