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Vegan Mango Coconut Cake

Vegan Mango Coconut Cake

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Indulge in the delightful Vegan Mango Coconut Cake, a tropical treat that brings the essence of summer right to your kitchen. This light, fluffy dessert is crafted without eggs or dairy, making it suitable for everyone to enjoy. The harmonious blend of sweet mango and creamy coconut creates an irresistible flavor profile that’s perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply satisfying your sweet cravings. With its stunning presentation adorned with fresh mango cubes and optional herbs, this cake is sure to impress your guests at any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 480ml dairy-free milk (preferably soy)
  • 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 (block + softened)
  • 500g powdered sugar
  • 6 tablespoons mango puree (plus extra for drizzling)
  • 400g desiccated coconut
  • Rosemary sprigs (optional decoration)
  • 1 ripe mango (cut into cubes for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease round baking pans with sunflower oil.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine dairy-free milk and apple cider vinegar, letting it sit for 5 minutes to curdle.
  3. Add sunflower oil, vanilla extract, and mango puree to the mixture and whisk until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, sift together self-raising flour, caster sugar, baking powder, and bicarbonate of soda.
  5. Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  7. For frosting, beat softened dairy-free butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and mix in mango puree.
  8. Once cakes are cool, spread frosting between layers and coat the sides with desiccated coconut.
  9. Drizzle additional mango puree on top and decorate with fresh mango cubes.

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