Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Vegan Mango Coconut Cake, a tropical treat that’s perfect for any occasion! This cake combines the rich sweetness of ripe mangoes with the creamy texture of coconut, creating a moist and fluffy dessert that will impress everyone at your gathering. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or just enjoying a cozy afternoon, this cake is sure to please both vegans and non-vegans alike. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll find that baking this luscious cake is a breeze. Top it off with fresh mango cubes and desiccated coconut for an eye-catching presentation that makes every slice irresistible!
Ingredients
Scale
- 480ml dairy-free milk (soy milk preferred)
- 2 teaspoons of 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 (softened)
- 500g powdered sugar
- 6 tablespoons of mango puree (plus extra for drizzling)
- 400g desiccated coconut (for inside the cake layers and to coat the cake)
- 1 ripe mango (cut into cubes for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease your baking pans.
- Create dairy-free buttermilk by mixing dairy-free milk with apple cider vinegar and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine self-raising flour, caster sugar, baking powder, and bicarbonate of soda.
- In another bowl, mix the dairy-free buttermilk with sunflower oil, vanilla extract, and mango puree.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes on a rack before frosting with mango-flavored dairy-free buttercream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg