Triple Coconut Cake (Vegan)
Coconut is not actually a nut, but a fruit called a drupe!
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup Coconut flour
- 0.5 cup Almond flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Coconut oil
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 0.75 cup Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Shredded coconut
- 1 cup Coconut cream
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the coconut oil, coconut milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing well until combined.
- Fold in the shredded coconut.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the cake to a wire rack and let it cool completely.
- In a chilled bowl, whip the coconut cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the coconut cream over the cooled cake.
- Sprinkle with additional shredded coconut if desired.
- Let the cake rest for 30 minutes before serving.
- Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 380kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 22g34%
- Total Carbohydrate 42g15%
- Sugars 24g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.