Description
Vegan Mango Coconut Cake is a tropical delight that transports you to paradise with every bite. This egg-free and dairy-free cake combines the sweetness of ripe mango and the rich texture of coconut, making it perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply as a sweet indulgence. Its moist layers are complemented by creamy mango frosting and a delightful coconut coating, ensuring that everyone—vegan or not—will love this dessert. Easy to prepare and adaptable for various occasions, this cake is not only delicious but also visually stunning, making it the centerpiece of any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 480ml dairy-free milk (preferably soya)
- 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
- 300g dairy-free butter (for frosting)
- 500g powdered sugar
- 6 tablespoons mango puree (for frosting and drizzling)
- 400g desiccated coconut (for decoration)
- Rosemary sprigs (optional decoration)
- 1 ripe mango (cut into cubes for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a bowl, mix dairy-free milk with apple cider vinegar and let sit for 5 minutes to create vegan buttermilk.
- Combine wet ingredients: add sunflower oil, vanilla extract, and mango puree.
- In another bowl, whisk together self-raising flour, caster sugar, baking powder, and bicarbonate of soda.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture using an electric mixer on low speed until just mixed.
- Divide the batter between two prepared baking pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting with a mixture of whipped dairy-free butter and powdered sugar combined with mango puree.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg