Description
Indulge in the tropical delight of Vegan Mango Coconut Cake, a moist and flavorful dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. This cake harmoniously blends the sweet, luscious notes of ripe mango with the rich creaminess of coconut, creating a delightful experience that will transport your taste buds to a sun-soaked paradise. Completely free from eggs and dairy, this cake ensures that everyone can enjoy a slice without compromise. Whether it’s a birthday celebration or a casual afternoon treat, this cake is sure to impress guests with its vibrant colors and exquisite taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 480ml dairy-free milk (e.g., soya milk)
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 420g self-raising flour
- 300g caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- 120ml sunflower oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 80g mango puree (for batter)
- 300g dairy-free butter (for frosting)
- 500g icing sugar
- 6 tablespoons mango puree (for frosting)
- 400g desiccated coconut (for decoration)
- Fresh mango cubes (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease two 8-inch round baking pans.
- Mix dairy-free milk with apple cider vinegar in a bowl; let sit for about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together self-raising flour, caster sugar, baking powder, and bicarbonate of soda.
- Combine sunflower oil, vanilla extract, and mango puree into the dairy-free milk mixture; mix until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for approximately 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat softened dairy-free butter with icing sugar and additional mango puree until creamy.
- Assemble by spreading frosting between layers and covering the entire cake with remaining frosting; coat sides with desiccated coconut.
- Garnish with fresh mango cubes if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg