How do I make the plant-based buttermilk for this vegan cake?

You create the plant-based buttermilk by blending dairy-free milk with maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract, then setting it aside as per step 2.

What makes this vegan vanilla cake moist without eggs?

The recipe achieves moisture and tenderness through the use of apple sauce and a homemade plant-based buttermilk mixture.

Can I use a different sweetener for the cake batter?

Yes, the recipe specifies that you can use granulated sugar or a sweetener of your choice for the cake batter.

How do I prepare the coconut cream frosting for decoration?

To make the frosting, blend the thick part of a can of chilled coconut cream with confectioners Swerve sweetener and vanilla extract, then refrigerate it.

What type of gluten-free flour is used in this recipe?

The recipe calls for 1 1/2 cups of a gluten-free mix combined with 1 cup of almond flour to create the cake batter.

4 years ago

Vanilla Cake
[Vegan]

LN By: Lena Novak

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Slice of fluffy vegan vanilla cake topped with creamy coconut frosting, fresh peach slices, and mixed berries on a white plate.

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Vanilla Cake [Vegan]

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Ingredients You Need for Vanilla Cake [Vegan]

For the Cake:

1 cup of plain almond milk or plant-based milk of your choice
1/4 cup of maple syrup
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup of plant-based butter room temperature
3/4 cups of granulated sugar or sweetener of your choice
1/3 cup apple sauce no sugar added
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cup gluten free mix
1 cup almond flour

To Decorate:

1 can of chilled coconut cream only the thick part
1/4 cup of confectioners Swerve sweetener
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Blend well and place into refrigerator.
1 peach sliced
Handful berries of your choice.

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How to Prepare Vanilla Cake [Vegan]

Preheat the oven to 350F (175C)
Make buttermilk buy blending dairy free milk with maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, vanilla extract and set aside.
In a large bowl, start blending gradually sweetener in with butter, then whisk with electric hand mixer until it turns to a foam.
Add apple sauce and blend little longer.
Gradually start adding gluten free mix, almond flour and butter milk while whisking until you get smooth batter.
Brush your pan with oil, line with parchment paper and slowly pour in cake batter.
Bake for 35minutes, or until toothpick coms clean.
When ready, let in cool until you can touch the pan and remove the cake.
Remove the cake from the pan and let it cool on cooling rack for couple hours.
Apply the coconut cream with spatula and top with fruits. You may also dust with confectioners Swerve sweetener.