Description
Indulge in a slice of paradise with this Vegan Mango Coconut Cake, a delightful fusion of tropical flavors that promises to impress at any gathering. This eggless and dairy-free cake features moist layers infused with luscious mango puree and creamy coconut, making it a perfect choice for birthdays, celebrations, or simply a sweet treat any day. Easy to prepare and visually stunning when decorated with fresh mango cubes and shredded coconut, this cake is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a showstopper on your dessert table. Experience the joy of baking and serving this vibrant vegan dessert that’s as wholesome as it is delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 480ml dairy-free milk (soy preferred)
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 420g self-raising flour
- 300g caster sugar
- 120ml sunflower oil
- 80g mango puree (for batter)
- 300g dairy-free butter (for frosting)
- 500g powdered sugar
- 400g desiccated coconut (for layering and decoration)
- Fresh mango cubes (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a bowl, mix dairy-free milk and apple cider vinegar; let it sit for about 5 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine self-raising flour, caster sugar, baking powder, and bicarbonate of soda.
- Mix the wet ingredients (oil, vanilla extract, and mango puree) into the milk mixture.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet until just combined.
- Grease two 8-inch baking pans and divide the batter evenly between them.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For frosting, beat softened dairy-free butter with powdered sugar and mix in mango puree.
- Frost cooled cake layers generously with frosting and coat with desiccated coconut.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg