Pastry Ingredients (use vegan versions):
1 stick margarine, softened
1 cup sugar or equivalent
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 cups sifted plain flour (unbleached preferred)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon Baking soda
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1 cup vegan sour cream
1 stick vegan margarine, softened 1 cup vegan sugar or equivalent 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 2 cups sifted plain flour (unbleached preferred) 1 Tbsp powdered vegan sugar 1 tsp. Baking soda 1 tsp. Vanilla 1 cup vegan sour cream
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cream margarine, vegan sugars and applesauce in a large bowl. Mix in separate bowl flour and baking soda. Alternately add dry ingredients and sour cream to creamed mixture, mixing on low between each addition. Add vanilla. Spread in a greased jellyroll pan (15 x 10 x 1).
Topping: 1 cup flour (whole wheat is best) ½ cup vegan sugar 1 stick non-hydrogenated vegan margarine
Combine all 3 ingredients. Chop into a fine meal. Sprinkle topping evenly over pastry. Bake for 20 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 - 10 minutes.
Glaze: 1 cup powdered vegan sugar 1 tablespoon (or more) water
Stir vegan sugar with water until pourable. Drizzle glaze over pastry. Serve at once. Tastes great with coffee!