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Vegan Pumpkin Muffins

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Vegan pumpkin muffins – these amazing vegan pumpkin spice muffins are moist, soft, flavourful and so quick and easy to make! They also use a full can of pumpkin puree! Eggless and dairy-free.

A tray of vegan pumpkin muffins on a white surface with mini fresh pumpkins.

I know that I only very recently posted a recipe for vegan pumpkin bread and here I am posting pumpkin muffins already but I just can’t get enough of pumpkin based baked goods!

It’s not a very common thing here in the UK but it is one American trend that I am totally on board with and I think that the UK really needs to jump on the bandwagon!

These vegan pumpkin muffins are soft, moist, incredibly quick and easy to make and full of lightly spiced Autumnal flavours. They will keep for around five days in an airtight container and are perfect for snacking on.

They are so fluffy and delicious nobody would be able to guess that they are vegan! They also use up a full can of pumpkin puree so you aren’t left wondering what to do with the last little bit.

 

Vegan pumpkin muffins on a white surface, one with a bite taken out of it, surrounded by mini pumpkins and a muffin tray.

How To Make Pumpkin Puree:

I used tinned pumpkin puree to make these vegan pumpkin muffins which I get from Sainsbury’s; it can also be found in some Tesco’s, Waitrose and on Ocado and Amazon. In the supermarkets it is often hidden away in a little ‘American section’ in the world foods aisles.

If you can’t find it however it is also really easy to make your own; you just need to halve, de-seed and roast an eating pumpkin (NOT a carving one) or a butternut squash until it is tender then scoop the flesh out of the skin and puree it until smooth.

Roast it at around 200C/400F/gas mark 6. The time it takes will very much depend on how large the pumpkin/squash is so just cook it until the flesh can easily be pierced with a fork.

I don’t recommend boiling the pumpkin to cook it as that will make the puree, and therefore the muffins, too wet.

Close up of a vegan pumpkin muffin in a brown muffin liner.

How To Make Vegan Pumpkin Muffins:

(For ingredients and full instructions see the recipe card below)

*For the best results make sure that you follow the recipe closely. As always, I highly recommend using the gram measurements (with a digital scale), rather than the cup conversions. Cup measurements are simply not accurate enough for baking and I cannot guarantee the best results if you use them.*

Start by sifting together plain flour, pumpkin spice, bicarbonate of soda and salt.

step 1 - mixing the dry ingredients.

In a separate bowl whisk together pumpkin puree, white sugar, light brown soft sugar, non-dairy yogurt, sunflower oil and vanilla extract.

step 2 - mixing the wet ingredients.

Tip the dry ingredients into the wet and whisk gently until no dry lumps remain.

step 3 - mixing the wet and dry ingredients together

Divide the batter between a 12 hole muffin tin lined with muffin cases. I use an ice cream scoop to easily scoop the batter into the liners. This recipe makes 12 large muffins.

Bake the muffins for about 20-25 minutes until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.

step 4 - baking the muffins

Leave the muffins to cool in the tin for a couple of minutes then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

A stack of pumpkin muffins on a white cake stand.

Optional Mix-Ins:

I love these pumpkin muffins just as they are, but if you want to get creative why not try adding:

  • chocolate chips
  • dried cranberries
  • raisins
  • chopped pecans or walnuts
  • a streusel topping

Top Tips:

  • If you are using tinned/canned pumpkin puree, make sure that it is 100% pumpkin, NOT pumpkin pie filling.
  • Don’t over-mix the batter as that can make the muffins tough, just mix it until no dry lumps remain.
  • Using non-dairy yogurt in the batter helps to keep these muffins moist, but they should work with the same quantity of apple sauce instead.
  • The muffins are ready when a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  • Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.

Can I Freeze These Vegan Pumpkin Muffins?:

Yes. These muffins freeze well in a freezerproof container. Allow to defrost at room temperature.

Close up of vegan pumpkin spice muffins in a metal muffin tin.

More Vegan Pumpkin Recipes:

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Vegan Pumpkin Muffins

Vegan pumpkin muffins - these amazing vegan pumpkin spice muffins are moist, soft, flavourful and so quick and easy to make! They also use a full can of pumpkin puree! Eggless and dairy-free.

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword muffins
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Author Domestic Gothess

Ingredients

  • 240 g (2 cups) plain (all-purpose) flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
  • 2 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice/mixed spice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 425 g (15 oz) pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
  • 150 g (3/4 cup) caster sugar
  • 90 g (1/2 cup) light brown soft sugar
  • 120 ml (1/2 cup) unsweetened non-dairy yogurt (I use soy)
  • 120 ml (1/2 cup) sunflower oil (or another flavourless oil)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas mark 4. Line a 12 hole muffin tin with muffin liners.

  2. Sift together the plain flour, pumpkin spice, bicarbonate of soda and salt. Set aside.

  3. In a separate large bowl whisk together the pumpkin puree, caster sugar, light brown soft sugar, non-dairy yogurt, sunflower oil and vanilla extract.

  4. Tip the dry ingredients into the wet and whisk gently with a balloon whisk until no dry lumps remain.

  5. Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cases. I use an ice cream scoop to easily scoop the batter into the liners.

  6. Bake the muffins for about 20-25 minutes until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.

  7. Leave the muffins to cool in the tin for a couple of minutes then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool, store in an airtight container for up to five days.

Recipe Notes

For the best results make sure that you follow the recipe closely. As always, I highly recommend using the gram measurements (with a digital scale), rather than the cup conversions. Cup measurements are simply not accurate enough for baking and I cannot guarantee the best results if you use them.

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Vegan Coffee And Walnut Cake

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Vegan coffee and walnut cake – this easy coffee and walnut traybake cake is deliciously soft and moist. Topped with a cloud of light and fluffy coffee buttercream this is the perfect cake for serving a crowd. Post sponsored by Pyrex.

Vegan coffee and walnut traybake cake with a slice cut out on a sheet of baking parchment on a wire rack with chocolate coffee beans and chopped walnuts.

Coffee and walnut cake is an absolute classic British cake. No tearoom worth their salt would neglect to have a coffee and walnut cake on offer!

I think that this vegan sheet cake version is just as good as the original. The cake is soft and moist with plenty of coffee flavour, and the buttercream is light and fluffy and also packs a coffee flavour punch!

Due to the amount of coffee in this cake I think that it is best eaten in the morning or afternoon, not in the evening. I would also recommend swapping for a decaf coffee if you would like to make this cake with children.

Close up of squares of vegan coffee and walnut cake topped with coffee buttercream.

I used Pyrex’s new Magic Metal range 23×30 cm roasting tin to make this cake. Their excellent quality roasting tins aren’t just good for cooking a roast dinner, they are also the perfect size and shape for baking sheet cakes!

While Pyrex may be best known for their reliable heat-resistant glassware, their metal bakeware lives up to the same high-quality standards.

The carbon steel Magic Metal bakeware range is non-stick, oven safe up to 230°C, dishwasher safe and comes with a five year guarantee!

I also used their Expert bowl and glass jugs to do all of the cake prep. Pyrex products are my go-to when it comes to baking as they are just so sturdy and practical!

If you want to get your hands on any of the excellent Magic Metal range it is available from Argos.

Pyrex magic metal roasting tin surrounded by baking equipment and ingredients.

How To Make Vegan Coffee And Walnut Cake:

(For ingredients and full instructions see the recipe card below)

*For the best results make sure that you follow the recipe closely. As always, I highly recommend using the gram measurements (with a digital scale), rather than the cup conversions. Cup measurements are simply not accurate enough for baking and I cannot guarantee the best results if you use them.*

Start by greasing your 30x23cm roasting tin and lining it with baking parchment. Make sure that it comes above the top of the tin to make it easy to lift the cake out once it is baked.

Whisk together softened vegan block butter and light brown soft sugar with an electric mixer for a good few minutes until it is very light and fluffy. The Pyrex Expert mixing bowl is perfect for making cake batter in!

Next add non-dairy yogurt (plain soy is best), non-dairy milk (again, I favour soy milk for baking), vanilla extract, self-raising flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, salt and instant espresso powder.

Whisk gently until everything is well combined but take care not to over-mix the batter as that can make the cake tough. Fold through some roughly chopped walnuts.

step one - making the batter

Transfer the batter to your prepared tin, spread it level and bake in a preheated oven for around 25-35 minutes until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

Leave the cake to cool in the tin then carefully lift it out using the baking parchment and place on a serving platter.

The baked vegan coffee and walnut cake in a metal tin on a wire rack with a grey cloth, walnuts and coffee beans.

To make the coffee buttercream, whisk together softened vegan block butter and vegetable shortening until they are well combined. Make sure that there are no lumps at this stage.

Mix together instant espresso powder and a little non-dairy milk to make a paste. Add the coffee paste to the butter mixture along with sifted icing sugar and vanilla extract.

Whisk on a high speed for a good few minutes until the buttercream is very light and fluffy.

If it is too thick you can whisk in a little extra milk, ½ tsp at a time. And if it is too soft you can either whisk in more sifted icing sugar or pop it in the fridge for 15 minutes to firm up a bit.

Step three - making the coffee buttercream.

Spread the buttercream over the top of the cake and decorate as you like with chopped walnuts, cacao nibs and chocolate coffee beans.

The iced and decorated vegan coffee and walnut cake on a wire rack on a grey background with chocolate coffee beans and walnuts.

How Long Will It Keep?:

Once decorated, this vegan coffee and walnut cake will keep for around five days in an airtight container at room temperature.

Can I Freeze It?:

Yes, the cooled, un-iced cake can be wrapped and frozen whole for up to three months.

What If I Want To Make A Coffee And Walnut Layer Cake Instead?:

If you want to make a coffee and walnut layer cake rather than a tray bake then this recipe can be baked in two 23cm/9inch round cake tins instead (you can get away with 20cm/8inch ones if they are deepish)

They will probably take a little less time to cook so start checking on them after 20 minutes.

The buttercream quantity should still be the right amount to fill and top a two layer cake.

Squares of vegan coffee and walnut traybake on a sheet of baking parchment.

Top Tips:

  • If you don’t have instant espresso powder you can grind up instant coffee granules in a pestle and mortar or spice grinder instead.
  • This cake has a fairly strong coffee flavour; if you want it to be milder then you can reduce the amount of coffee to 2 Tbsp in the cake batter and 1 Tbsp in the buttercream. You can also use decaf coffee if you just want the flavour, not the caffeine!
  • Whisk the butter and sugar together until it is very light and fluffy, but once you have added the other ingredients only mix the batter until it is combined. Over-mixing can make the cake tough.
  • It is very important that you use a vegan block butter/margarine to make this cake (both the cake and the buttercream) – the kind that comes in a foil wrapped block, NOT the spreadable kind in a tub which has too high a water content for baking.
  • Using part vegan block butter and part vegetable shortening in the buttercream helps to stabilise it and prevent it from splitting which is a common problem with vegan buttercreams.
  • Keep the decorations classic with a sprinkling of chopped walnuts, or turn it into more of a showstopper like I did by adding some cacao nibs and chocolate coffee beans too. (I used mocha coffee beans from Waitrose which appear to be vegan friendly).

More Classic Vegan Cakes:

Close up of the buttercream on top of vegan coffee and walnut traybake cake topped with chocolate coffee beans, walnuts and cacao nibs.

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Vegan Coffee And Walnut Cake

Vegan coffee and walnut cake – this easy coffee and walnut traybake cake is deliciously soft and moist. Topped with a cloud of light and fluffy coffee buttercream this is the perfect cake for serving a crowd.

Course Dessert
Cuisine British
Keyword cake
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 15 people
Author Domestic Gothess

Ingredients

Coffee Cake:

  • 200 g (½ + 1/3 cup) softened vegan block butter (I use Naturli vegan block)
  • 300 g (1 + 2/3 cup) light brown soft sugar
  • 200 g (½ + 1/3 cup) non-dairy yogurt (I used Greek style soy)
  • 200 ml (½ + 1/3 cup) unsweetened non-dairy milk (I use soy)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 400 g (3 + 1/3 cups) self-raising flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 Tbsp instant espresso powder
  • 125 g (4.5 oz) roughly chopped walnuts

Coffee Buttercream:

  • 125 g (½ cup) softened vegan block butter (I use Naturli vegan block)
  • 50 g (1/4 cup) vegetable shortening (I use Trex)
  • 2 Tbsp instant espresso powder
  • 2 tsp non-dairy milk
  • 215 g (2 cups) sifted icing sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • chopped walnuts for decorating

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas mark 4. Grease a 30x23 cm/9x12 inch roasting tin or traybake tin and line it with baking parchment.
  2. Whisk together the softened vegan block butter and light brown soft sugar with an electric mixer for a good few minutes until it is very light and fluffy.
  3. Add the yogurt, milk, vanilla extract, self-raising flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, salt and instant espresso powder.
  4. Whisk gently until everything is well combined but take care not to over-mix the batter as that can make the cake tough.
  5. Fold through the chopped walnuts then transfer the batter to the prepared tin, spread it level and bake for around 25-35 minutes until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
  6. Leave the cake to cool in the tin then carefully lift it out using the baking parchment and place on a serving platter. (At this point you can also wrap and freeze it if you like).
  7. To make the buttercream, whisk together the softened vegan block butter and vegetable shortening until they are well combined.
  8. Mix together the instant espresso powder and milk to make a paste. Add the coffee paste to the butter mixture along with the sifted icing sugar and vanilla extract.
  9. Whisk on a high speed for a good few minutes until the buttercream is very light and fluffy.
  10. If the buttercream is too thick you can whisk in a little extra milk, ½ tsp at a time. And if it is too soft you can either whisk in more sifted icing sugar or pop it in the fridge for 15 minutes to firm up a bit.
  11. Spread the buttercream over the top of the cake and decorate as you like with chopped walnuts, cacao nibs and chocolate coffee beans.

Recipe Notes

For the best results make sure that you follow the recipe closely. As always, I highly recommend using the gram measurements (with a digital scale), rather than the cup conversions. Cup measurements are simply not accurate enough for baking and I cannot guarantee the best results if you use them.

This post is sponsored by Pyrex, thank you for supporting the brands that allow me to continue doing what I love – playing with food and making a mess of my kitchen.

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Vegan Pumpkin Bread

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Vegan pumpkin bread – this spiced pumpkin loaf cake tastes like Autumn in cake form! This one-bowl pumpkin cake is soft, moist, spicy, easy to make, full of Fall flavours and perfect for snacking on. Eggless and dairy-free.

a loaf of vegan pumpkin bread topped with pumpkin seeds on a sheet of baking parchment on a blue background with mini pumpkins, cinnamon sticks, a grey cloth and a knife.

I absolutely adore pumpkin cake; sadly pumpkin based baked goods are not very common here in the UK, and tinned pumpkin puree can be difficult to find, though I have managed to find it in Sainsbury’s, Tesco’s and Waitrose so far!

 

It’s a shame it’s not more popular here, as pumpkin cake is like the Autumn version of carrot cake; full of warming spices with a soft, moist, incredibly more-ish texture.

This vegan pumpkin bread is super easy to make and just uses one bowl – always a bonus to have less washing up to do! It has a wonderfully soft and moist texture and a beautifully spiced flavour; you would never be able to guess that it is vegan!

It keeps well for up to five days in an airtight container, and is perfect for snacking on or even for breakfast with a cup of something hot.

Close up of slices of vegan pumpkin cake from above on a blue background.

How To Make Pumpkin Puree:

I used tinned pumpkin puree to make this vegan pumpkin bread which I get from Sainsbury’s; it can also be found in some Tesco’s, Waitrose and on Ocado and Amazon. In the supermarkets it is often hidden away in a little ‘American section’ in the world foods aisles.

If you can’t find it however it is also really easy to make your own; you just need to halve, de-seed and roast an eating pumpkin (NOT a carving one) or a butternut squash until it is tender then scoop the flesh out of the skin and puree it until smooth.

Roast it at around 200C/400F/gas mark 6. The time it takes will very much depend on how large the pumpkin/squash is so just cook it until the flesh can easily be pierced with a fork.

I don’t recommend boiling the pumpkin to cook it as that will make the puree, and therefore the cake, too wet.

Close up of vegan pumpkin loaf cake cut into slices with mini pumpkins in the background.

How To Make Vegan Pumpkin Bread:

(For ingredients and full instructions see the recipe card below)

*For the best results make sure that you follow the recipe closely. As always, I highly recommend using the gram measurements (with a digital scale), rather than the cup conversions. Cup measurements are simply not accurate enough for baking and I cannot guarantee the best results if you use them.*

Start by whisking together plain flour, light brown soft sugar, caster sugar, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, pumpkin spice (or you can use your own blend of spices – quantities are given in the recipe card below) and salt in a large mixing bowl.

Add pumpkin puree (either tinned or homemade – see instructions above), sunflower oil (or another flavourless oil), non-dairy milk, vinegar and vanilla extract and whisk gently until no dry lumps remain but be careful not to over-mix.

step 1 - making the batter

Transfer the batter to a greased and lined approx 11.5 x 21.5 cm / 4.5 x 8.5 in loaf tin and spread it level. Scatter a handful of pumpkin seeds (pepitas) over the top then bake for 60-75 minutes until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.

Loosely cover the top with tin foil for the last 20 minutes of baking if it starts to get too dark.

step 2 - baking the cake.

Leave the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes then carefully lift it out onto a wire rack and leave to cool completely before slicing. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days.

Sliced pumpkin bread loaf on a blue background with mini pumpkins.

Top Tips:

  • If you are using tinned/canned pumpkin puree, make sure that it is 100% pumpkin, NOT pumpkin pie filling.
  • Don’t over-mix the batter as that can make the cake tough, just mix it until no dry lumps remain.
  • Grease your loaf tin and line it with a strip of baking parchment that comes above the sides of the tin so that it is easy to lift the cake out of the tin.
  • Depending on your oven the top of the cake might start to get a bit dark before it is cooked in the middle. If this happens you can loosely cover the top with a sheet of tin foil for the last 20 minutes of cooking.
  • The cake is ready when it is firm to the touch and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  • Make sure that the cake has cooled completely before you slice it as otherwise the texture can be a little gummy.

Optional Mix-Ins:

I love this pumpkin bread as it is, topped with pumpkin seeds (pepitas), but if you want to get creative why not try adding:

  • chocolate chips
  • dried cranberries
  • raisins
  • chopped pecans or walnuts

The end of a sliced loaf of vegan pumpkin cake with mini pumpkins in the background.

Can I Freeze This Vegan Pumpkin Bread?:

Yes. This pumpkin loaf cake freezes really well in well-wrapped individual slices (make sure it is completely cold before you slice and wrap it!). Allow to defrost at room temperature.

More Vegan Pumpkin Recipes:

close up of slices of vegan pumpkin loaf cake

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Vegan Pumpkin Bread

Vegan pumpkin bread - this spiced pumpkin loaf cake tastes like Autumn in cake form! This one-bowl pumpkin cake is soft, moist, spicy, easy to make, full of Fall flavours and perfect for snacking on. Eggless and dairy-free.

Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, baking, vegan
Keyword cake
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8 people
Author Domestic Gothess

Ingredients

  • 280 g (2 1/4 cups) plain (all-purpose) flour
  • 135 g (3/4 cup) light brown soft sugar
  • 100 g (1/2 cup) caster sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
  • 2 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice/mixed spice (or use 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp ginger, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/8 tsp allspice and 1/8 tsp cloves)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 320 g (1 1/3 cups) tinned pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling) (see instructions above to make your own)
  • 120 ml (1/2 cup) sunflower oil (or another flavourless oil)
  • 100 ml (1/3 cup + 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp) unsweetened non-dairy milk (I used oat)
  • 1 tsp cider vinegar/white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • a handful of pumpkin seeds (pepitas) to decorate (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/gas mark 4. Grease an approx 11.5 x 21.5 cm / 4.5 x 8.5 in loaf tin and line it with a strip of baking parchment that comes a little way above the sides so that you can easily lift the cake out once it is baked.

  2. Whisk together the plain flour, light brown soft sugar, caster sugar, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, pumpkin spice and salt in a large mixing bowl.

  3. Add the pumpkin puree, sunflower oil, non-dairy milk, vinegar and vanilla extract and whisk gently until no dry lumps remain but be careful not to over-mix.

  4. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf tin and spread it level. Scatter a handful of pumpkin seeds over the top then bake for 60-75 minutes until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter. Loosely cover the top with tin foil for the last 20 minutes of baking if it starts to get too dark.

  5. Leave the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes then carefully lift it out onto a wire rack and leave to cool completely before slicing. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days.

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Ultimate Vegan Lemon Drizzle Cake

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Vegan lemon drizzle cake – this is the ultimate eggless and dairy free lemon drizzle cake recipe! A soft, moist, easy to make and intensely lemony loaf cake soaked in tangy lemon syrup and topped with lemon glaze. This vegan lemon cake is sure to become a favourite!

Close up of the end of a sliced vegan lemon drizzle loaf cake topped with lemon glaze and sugared lemon zest.

If you could only pick one type of cake to eat for the rest of your life what kind would it be? (A harsh sentence I know). Mine would have to be a good old fashioned lemon drizzle.

 

I’m a sucker for any kind of intensely lemony dessert; and a simple, classic lemon loaf cake, drenched in a sharp lemon syrup, is just about as perfect as cake gets for me.

This vegan lemon drizzle cake is the ultimate vegan version of a classic lemon drizzle cake – intensely lemony, moist, soft and very, very moreish.

In my opinion, when it comes to lemon drizzle, the more lemon the better. If it doesn’t pack a punch then it just isn’t up to standard. The problem is that lemon flavour is often lost a little while baking.

To conquer this, I use lots of lemon juice and zest (of three whole lemons!) in the batter; drizzle the cake with a generous amount of lemon syrup once it is baked, AND top it with a lemon icing and sugared lemon zest once it has cooled. There is no missing the lemon flavour here!

Vegan lemon drizzle cake with lemon glaze and candied lemon zest on a sheet of baking parchment with lemons and crockery in the background.

How To Make Vegan Lemon Drizzle Cake:

(For ingredients and full instructions see the recipe card below)

*For the best results make sure that you follow the recipe closely. As always, I highly recommend using the gram measurements (with a digital scale), rather than the cup conversions. Cup measurements are simply not accurate enough for baking and I cannot guarantee the best results if you use them.*

Sift plain flour, cornflour (cornstarch), baking powder and bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) into a large bowl then whisk in ground almonds, caster sugar and salt.

Add grated lemon zest, non-dairy milk, non-dairy yoghurt, lemon juice, vanilla extract and melted vegan block butter.

Whisk gently until no dry lumps remain but be careful not to over-beat the batter as that can make the cake tough.

step 1 - making the batter

Pour into a greased and lined approx 11.5 x 21.5 cm / 4.5 x 8.5 in loaf tin and bake for 50-55 minutes until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. If the top starts to colour too much before the cake is ready then you can loosely cover it with a sheet of tin foil.

Because there is so much acid in this cake batter, it reacts with the raising agents extremely quickly so you need to get it in the oven right away. Don’t leave the batter sitting around at all before getting it into the tin and the oven.

step 2 - baking the cake

While the cake is baking prepare the drenching syrup – place freshly squeezed lemon juice and caster or granulated sugar in a small pan and heat gently while stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and set aside.

step 3 - making the syrup

Once the cake is baked, set it aside to cool in the tin for 10 minutes then poke holes all over the top with a cocktail stick.

Drizzle over the syrup, making sure that you pour it evenly around the edges as well, not just in the middle otherwise you will end up with a soggy centre.

step 4 - pouring the drizzle over the cake

Leave the cake to cool completely in the tin. Once the cake is cool, carefully lift it out of the tin using the strip of baking parchment.

To make the glaze, place sifted icing sugar in a bowl and gradually stir in enough lemon juice to form a thick but pourable icing.

Drizzle the icing over the top of the cake and serve (top with sugared lemon zest first if you like; see below for instructions on how to make it). Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

step 5 - making the glaze

Close up of slices of vegan lemon drizzle cake on a grey background.

How To Make Sugared Lemon Zest:

If you want to decorate your vegan lemon drizzle cake with some sugared lemon zest as pictured (which also adds an extra burst of lemonyness!), then it is really easy to make.

Simply use a lemon zester – the kind with the little holes for making strips of zest (like this one), to zest two lemons. Mix the zest in a small bowl with 3 tsp granulated sugar so that it is well coated then spread it out on a sheet of baking parchment and set it aside to dry.

Do this while the cake is in the oven then sprinkle it over the top of the cake once it is glazed. It is best to add it shortly before serving as the sugar will melt after a few hours.

Close up of the end of an unsliced loaf of vegan lemon drizzle cake topped with lemon glaze and lemon zest.

How Long Will Vegan Lemon Drizzle Cake Keep?

This vegan lemon drizzle cake is really moist so it keeps well in an airtight container for around four to five days.

If you make the sugared lemon zest to decorate the cake with it will only stay crunchy for about a day; but it will still be delicious and good to eat once it has softened.

Can I Freeze It?:

Yes! You can freeze this cake either whole or in individual slices. Either way make sure it is well wrapped to avoid freezer burn.

Top Tips:

It is very important that you use a vegan block butter/margarine to make this cake – the kind that comes in a foil wrapped block, NOT the spreadable kind in a tub which has too high a water content for baking.

A bit of cornflour (cornstarch) helps to give the cake a nice, soft texture, and helps to bind in place of the egg.

Adding some ground almonds to the batter gives this cake a far superior texture to those that I tested without almonds. You can’t taste the almond at all but I think that the mouthfeel is much nicer.

Make sure that you measure your ingredients accurately! I always, always use a digital scale to measure everything out and would never recommend using cups, they are not accurate enough for baking.

Grease your tin well and line it with baking parchment to ensure that your cake doesn’t stick. Leave a strip overhanging on either side so that you can lift the cake out of the tin easily.

This cake is very lemony, but if you want it to be extra, extra lemony then you can add the finely grated zest of another one to two lemons to the batter (so a total of five). Don’t add any more lemon juice however as that will make the cake too wet.

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Lemon Drizzle Cake Variations:

  • Swap the lemon zest and juice for lime to make a vegan lime drizzle cake.
  • Swap the lemon zest and juice for orange or clementine to make an orange drizzle cake
  • Add a couple of tablespoons of poppy seeds along with the flour to make a lemon poppy seed cake
  • Add a teaspoon or two of ground ginger along with the flour and stir in some chopped crystallised ginger once the batter is ready to make a lemon and ginger drizzle cake.
  • Add a dash of whisky or brandy to the drizzle and glaze to make a lemon hot toddy cake.

More Classic Vegan Cakes:

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Ultimate Vegan Lemon Drizzle Cake

Vegan lemon drizzle cake - this is the ultimate eggless and dairy free lemon drizzle cake recipe! A soft, moist, easy to make and intensely lemony loaf cake soaked in tangy lemon syrup and topped with lemon glaze.

Course Dessert
Cuisine British, vegan
Keyword cake
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 people
Author Domestic Gothess

Ingredients

Cake:

  • 275 g (2 1/4 cups) plain (all-purpose) flour
  • 20 g (2 Tbsp) cornflour (cornstarch)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
  • 50 g (1/2 cup) ground almonds
  • 230 g (1 cup + 2 Tbsp) caster (superfine) sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • finely grated zest of 3 lemons
  • 120 ml (1/2 cup) unsweetened non-dairy milk (I use soy)
  • 80 g (1/3 cup) non-dairy yogurt (I use soy)
  • 100 ml (1/3 cup + 1 Tbsp + 1tsp) lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 130 g (1/2 cup + 2tsp) vegan block butter melted and cooled slightly

Syrup:

  • 50 ml (3 Tbsp + 1 tsp) lemon juice
  • 50 g (1/4 cup) caster or granulated sugar

Icing:

  • 130 g (1 cup + 1 Tbsp) icing (powdered) sugar sifted
  • the juice of 1/2 - 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas mark 4. Grease an approx 11.5 x 21.5 cm / 4.5 x 8.5 in loaf tin and line with baking parchment.

  2. Sift the flour, cornflour, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda into a large bowl then whisk in the ground almonds, sugar and salt.

  3. Add the lemon zest, milk, yogurt, lemon juice, vanilla extract and melted vegan butter.

  4. Whisk gently until no dry lumps remain but be careful not to over-beat the batter.

  5. Working quickly, pour into the prepared loaf tin and bake for 50-55 minutes until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. If the top starts to colour too much before the cake is ready then loosely cover it with tin foil.

  6. While the cake is baking prepare the syrup - place the lemon juice and sugar in a small pan and heat gently while stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and set aside.

  7. Once the cake is ready, set it aside to cool in the tin for 10 minutes then poke holes all over the top with a cocktail stick. Drizzle over the syrup, making sure that you pour it around the edges as well, not just in the middle. Leave the cake to cool in the tin.

  8. Once the cake is cool, carefully lift it out of the tin using the strip of baking parchment.

  9. Place the sifted icing sugar in a bowl and gradually stir in enough lemon juice to form a thick but pourable icing. Drizzle the icing over the top of the cake and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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Lemon Blueberry Polenta Cake (Vegan with Gluten Free, Low Fodmap Option)

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Lemon blueberry polenta cake – this summery cornmeal snack cake is baked in a skillet and is perfect for breakfast, brunch and snacking. Totally vegan and easily made gluten-free and low fodmap.

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This vegan lemon blueberry polenta cake is a great cake for snacking, or even for an indulgent breakfast or brunch. It has a hearty, rustic texture due to the cornmeal and ground almonds and is loaded with fresh blueberries. Once the cake is baked, it is drenched in lemon syrup which helps to keep it nice and moist and gives it plenty of flavour.

I bake it in a cast iron skillet, but you can use a 23-25cm round cake tin instead if you don’t have a skillet. I like to serve it warm straight from the pan topped with ice cream.

This cake can be baked with regular plain flour but it also works well with a gluten free flour blend and it is really easy to make it low fodmap friendly as well!

It is a lovely light cake that isn’t too sweet and is great for using up the last of the Summer fruit. You can swap the blueberries for any other berry if you prefer as well; or use a mixture. I haven’t tested it using frozen rather than fresh berries but I see no reason why that wouldn’t work as well.

Close up of sliced vegan lemon blueberry cornmeal cake in a black skillet.

How To Make Lemon Blueberry Polenta Cake:

(For ingredients and full instructions see the recipe card below)

*For the best results make sure that you follow the recipe closely. As always, I highly recommend using the gram measurements (with a digital scale), rather than the cup conversions. Cup measurements are simply not accurate enough for baking and I cannot guarantee the best results if you use them.*

Start by whisking together the cornmeal, ground almonds, flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and salt in a large bowl until no lumps remain.

Add the lemon zest, caster sugar, sunflower oil, lemon juice, non-dairy milk, non-dairy yoghurt and vanilla extract and whisk well until no dry lumps remain.

step 1 - making the batter

Pour the batter into a greased 25cm/10 inch cast iron skillet and spread it level. Scatter over the fresh blueberries.

Bake for about 40 minutes until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

step 2 - baking the cake.

While the cake is baking, mix together the lemon juice and maple syrup. When the cake is done, drizzle over the syrup while it is still hot then allow to cool a little before serving.

the lemon syrup.

The cake is best eaten on the day it is baked but will keep for a couple of days in an airtight container.

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Make Low Fodmap Lemon Blueberry Polenta Cake:

To make this cake low fodmap, use a plain gluten-free flour blend in place of the plain flour (I use Doves Farm).

For the milk make sure that you use either almond or rice milk which are low fodmap options.

For the yogurt use non-dairy coconut yogurt.

Can It Be Frozen?:

Yes, this cake freezes well; either whole or in individual slices.

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Lemon Blueberry Polenta Cake (Vegan, Gluten Free, Low Fodmap)

Lemon blueberry polenta cake - this summery snack cake is baked in a skillet and is perfect for breakfast, brunch and snacking. Totally vegan and easily made gluten-free and low fodmap.

Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine baking, vegan
Keyword cake
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 8 people
Author Domestic Gothess

Ingredients

Cake:

  • 125 g (3/4 cup) fine cornmeal/polenta
  • 100 g (3/4 cup + 1 Tbsp) ground almonds
  • 150 g (1 1/4 cups) plain (all-purpose) flour (Or a plain gluten free flour blend for GF/low fodmap option)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • finely grated zest of 2 lemons
  • 130 g (2/3 cup) caster (superfine) sugar
  • 120 ml (1/2 cup) sunflower oil (or another flavourless oil)
  • 60 ml (1/4 cup) freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 large lemons)
  • 120 m (1/2 cup) non-dairy milk (use almond or rice for low fodmap)
  • 120 g (1/2 cup) non-dairy yogurt (use coconut for low fodmap)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 150 g (5.3 oz) fresh blueberries (or another type of fruit)

Syrup:

  • 60 ml (1/4 cup) freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 large lemons)
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup or agave

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas mark 4. Grease a 25cm/10inch cast iron skillet. (Or use a cake tin)

  2. Place the cornmeal, ground almonds, flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and salt in a large bowl and whisk to combine.

  3. Add the lemon zest, sugar, oil, lemon juice, milk, yogurt and vanilla extract and whisk well until no dry lumps remain.

  4. Pour the batter into the prepared skillet and spread it level. Scatter over the blueberries.

  5. Bake for about 40 minutes until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

  6. While the cake is baking, mix together the lemon juice and maple syrup.

  7. When the cake is done, drizzle over the syrup while it is still hot then allow to cool a little before serving.

  8. The cake is best eaten on the day it is baked but will keep for a couple of days in an airtight container.

Recipe Notes

For the best results make sure that you follow the recipe closely. As always, I highly recommend using the gram measurements (with a digital scale), rather than the cup conversions. Cup measurements are simply not accurate enough for baking and I cannot guarantee the best results if you use them.

If you don't have an approx 25cm skillet then this cake can also be baked in a 23-25cm round cake tin instead.

The blueberries can be swapped for any other kind of berry.

Close up of the blueberries on top of the cake.

Vegan Courgette Cake With Lemon Glaze

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Vegan courgette cake with lemon glaze – this easy, one-bowl, eggless and dairy-free courgette cake (zucchini cake) is moist, lemony and lightly spiced and is a great way of using up seasonal gluts.

A loaf of vegan courgette cake on a sheet of baking parchment with lemons and a bowl of glaze.

This vegan courgette cake is a great, easy bake to use up a few courgettes if you have been blessed with a glut of them. Or just because you want a delicious cake to snack on that also has some hidden veg in it.

It is a lovely moist cake due to the grated courgette; because it is quite a bland vegetable the flavour doesn’t really come through at all, it just provides a nice texture. Plenty of lemon zest and juice and some cinnamon and ginger give the cake a delicious zingy, lightly spiced flavour, kind of similar to a carrot cake.

It is a perfect light, teatime cake that isn’t overly sweet so it is great for snacking, or even for breakfast! The courgette keeps it moist so it will last well for about four days in an airtight container.

Close up of sliced vegan courgette loaf cake.

How To Make Vegan Courgette Cake:

(For ingredients and full instructions see the recipe card below)

*For the best results make sure that you follow the recipe closely. As always, I highly recommend using the gram measurements (with a digital scale), rather than the cup conversions. Cup measurements are simply not accurate enough for baking and I cannot guarantee the best results if you use them.*

Start by coarsely grating a couple of courgettes. Place the grated flesh in a clean tea towel over the sink and squeeze out most of the excess moisture.

Step 1 - squeezing the moisture out of the courgettes

Tip the squeezed courgette into a large bowl and add lemon zest, light brown soft sugar (brown sugar helps to give the cake flavour), caster sugar, sunflower oil (or you can use another flavourless oil), non-dairy milk and lemon juice. Whisk until it is all well combined.

Add plain flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt and stir through until no dry lumps remain.

step 2 - mixing the batter

Tip the batter into a lined loaf tin and bake for about 70 minutes, until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Leave to cool in the tin then top with lemon glaze.

step 3 - baking the cake

slices of courgette loaf cake on a sheet of baking parchment.

Tips:

  • There is no need to peel the courgettes, the skin is very nutritious.
  • Be sure to use the coarse side of the grater to grate the courgettes; they will be too mushy if you use a fine grater.
  • Make sure that you squeeze the excess moisture out of the grated courgette so you don’t end up with a soggy cake.
  • You can substitute the courgette for marrow.
  • Swap the lemon zest and juice for lime if you prefer.

Courgette Or Zucchini?!:

Either! Courgette and zucchini are the same thing; courgette is the British name and zucchini is the North American.

You can also use marrow instead, which is mature courgette.

Can I Freeze Vegan Courgette Cake?:

Yes, this cake freezes well, either whole or in individual slices.

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More Vegan Vegetable Cakes:

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Vegan Courgette Cake

Vegan courgette cake with lemon glaze - this easy, one-bowl, eggless and dairy-free courgette cake (zucchini cake) is moist, lemony and lightly spiced and is a great way of using up seasonal gluts.

Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine vegan
Keyword cake
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8 people
Author Domestic Gothess

Ingredients

Courgette Cake:

  • 350 g (12.3 oz) courgette (zucchini) (about 2 medium)
  • finely grated zest of 2 lemons
  • 100 g (1/2 cup + 1 Tbsp) light brown soft sugar
  • 80 g (1/3 cup + 1 Tbsp) caster sugar
  • 120 ml (1/2 cup) sunflower oil
  • 60 ml (1/4 cup) unsweetened non-dairy milk (I used soy)
  • 60 ml (1/4 cup) lemon juice
  • 260 g (2 cups + 2 Tbsp) plain (all-purpose) flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Lemon Glaze:

  • 85 g (2/3 cup) icing (powdered) sugar
  • juice of 1/2 lemon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/gas mark 4. Grease an approx 11.5 x 21.5 cm / 4.5 x 8.5 in loaf tin and line with a strip of baking parchment. Make sure that you leave some overhanging on either side so that you can lift the cake out easily.

  2. Coursely grate the courgette and place the grated flesh in a clean tea towel over the sink. Firmly squeeze out most of the excess water. Weigh the leftover flesh, you should have about 240g left.

  3. Place the grated courgette in a large bowl along with the lemon zest, light brown soft sugar, caster sugar, sunflower oil, milk and lemon juice.

  4. Whisk until well combined.

  5. Add the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt. Stir until no dry lumps remain.

  6. Working quickly, tip the batter into the prepared loaf tin, spread it level and place in the preheated oven.

  7. Bake for about 70 minutes until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Leave to cool in the tin.

  8. Once the cake is cool, sift the icing sugar into a bowl and gradually stir in the lemon juice until you have a thick but pourable glaze.

  9. Drizzle the glaze over the top of the cake and serve. Store in an airtight container for up to four days.

Recipe Notes

  • For the best results make sure that you follow the recipe closely. As always, I highly recommend using the gram measurements (with a digital scale), rather than the cup conversions. Cup measurements are simply not accurate enough for baking and I cannot guarantee the best results if you use them
  • There is no need to peel the courgettes, the skin is very nutritious.
  • Be sure to use the coarse side of the grater to grate the courgettes; they will be too mushy if you use a fine grater.
  • Make sure that you squeeze the excess moisture out of the grated courgette so you don't end up with a soggy cake.
  • You can substitute the courgette for marrow.
  • Swap the lemon zest and juice for lime if you prefer.

Loaf of lemon glaze topped zucchini bread on a sheet of white baking parchment.

Vegan Victoria Sponge Cake

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Vegan Victoria sponge cake – this delicious egg free and dairy free vanilla Victoria sandwich cake with jam and vanilla buttercream is light, soft, easy to make and perfect for Afternoon Tea!

Vegan Victoria sponge cake filled with jam and buttercream on a glass cake stand on a grey background with cherries and redcurrants.

I’m on a bit of a mission to perfect vegan versions of all of the classic bakes. For the most part, the majority of recipes are not too hard to veganise well; though if anyone has a recipe for vegan choux pastry that actually works do let me know!

Victoria sponge cake has to be the ultimate classic cake recipe, and fortunately it works very well as a vegan version. The cake is light, soft and moist, with just the right amount of fluffy vanilla buttercream and strawberry jam.

This is a perfect cake for all occasions, whether you make it as a birthday cake, or just for a simple afternoon tea. It is the kind of cake that is good for both children and adults so it is bound to be a crowd-pleaser.

A slice of vegan Victoria sponge cake on a grey patterned plate with a fork sticking in it.

What Is Victoria Sponge Cake?:

Victoria sponge cake, also known as Victoria sandwich, is the quintessential British cake. It is named after queen Victoria, who reportedly liked a slice with her afternoon tea.

It is comprised of two layers of buttery vanilla cake filled with jam and cream or buttercream. It is often baked as a birthday cake, for afternoon tea, or just because it’s Tuesday.

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The Best Ingredients:

Butter: It is very important that you use a vegan block butter/margarine for both the cake and the buttercream – the kind that comes in a foil wrapped block, NOT the spreadable kind in a tub which has too high a water content for baking.

As this is a fairly simple cake, a lot of the flavour comes from the butter, so it is best to also use one that tastes good. I absolutely love Naturli Vegan Block and almost always use it for baking.

It is currently unfortunately only available in Sainsbury’s but if you are able to get hold of it that is 100% the brand I would recommend (not sponsored, I just think it’s great).

Otherwise, Stork block or Vitalite block both work well; and in the US Earth Balance buttery sticks would be the right kind of product to use.

Yogurt: Non-dairy yogurt replaces the eggs and helps to keep the cake soft and moist. I use Alpro vanilla soy but a plain variety will also work, as will coconut yogurt; though I would stick to a thinner type rather than a really thick, set style of yogurt.

Jam: Victoria sponge cake is traditionally filled with jam (purists would say it should contain ONLY jam, no buttercream, and no vanilla extract either!); either strawberry or raspberry is best (and traditional), but you can use any variety you prefer.

 

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How To Make Vegan Victoria Sponge Cake:

(For ingredients and full instructions see the recipe card below)

*For the best results make sure that you follow the recipe closely. As always, I highly recommend using the gram measurements (with a digital scale), rather than the cup conversions. Cup measurements are simply not accurate enough for baking and I cannot guarantee the best results if you use them.*

Start by greasing two 19-20cm/7.5-8inch round cake tins and lining the bases with baking parchment. My tins are 19 cm so if you use 20cm ones the cakes will be very slightly thinner than pictured.

Cream together the softened vegan butter and sugar with an electric mixer for a good few minutes until very light and fluffy. You want to try and get lots of air incorporated for a fluffy cake.

Add the yogurt, milk, vanilla, flour, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda and gently mix everything together until it forms a smooth batter. Take care not to over-beat it as that can make the cake tough and you don’t want to knock out too much of the air you’ve just beaten in.

step 1 - making the batter.

Divide the batter between the tins and bake for about 25-35 minutes until the cakes are springy to the touch and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

Leave the cakes to cool in the tins for 10 minutes then carefully turn them out onto a wire rack and leave to cool completely.

step 2 - baking the cakes

Once the cakes have cooled, make the buttercream. Place the softened vegan butter, sifted icing sugar and vanilla extract in a bowl and whisk with an electric mixer for at least a couple of minutes until smooth and fluffy.

If the buttercream is too stiff you can whisk in a little bit of milk until it forms the right consistency, no more than a teaspoon at a time.

step 3 - making the buttercream

Place one of the cake layers on a serving plate and spread over a generous quantity of jam.

Transfer the buttercream to a piping bag fitted with a large round nozzle and pipe blobs of the buttercream on top of the jam. (Alternatively, you can spread the buttercream over the bottom cake layer with a palette knife first, then spoon the jam on top).

Place the second cake layer on top. Sprinkle with a little caster sugar or dust with icing sugar and serve.

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Top Tips:

  • Make sure that all of your ingredients are at room temperature before you start – if the yogurt and milk are too cold it can cause the butter to harden and the batter to curdle.
  • Strawberry jam is the most traditional, but you can use any kind you like. It would also be great filled with lemon curd.
  • I like to sprinkle the top with caster sugar, but you could dust it with sifted icing sugar instead.
  • If you don’t have self-raising flour, you can swap it for regular plain flour and add an extra 3 1/2 tsp baking powder instead.
  • This vegan Victoria sponge cake is lovely served with fresh fruit, especially strawberries or red berries.
  • It will keep for up to four days in an airtight container.
  • Best enjoyed with a cup of tea.

 

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Vegan Victoria Sponge Cake

Vegan Victoria sponge cake - this delicious egg free and dairy free vanilla Victoria sandwich cake with jam and vanilla buttercream is light, soft, easy to make and perfect for Afternoon Tea!

Course Dessert
Cuisine British, vegan
Keyword cake
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 10 people
Author Domestic Gothess

Ingredients

Cake:

  • 175 g (2/3 cup + 1 Tbsp) vegan block butter (NOT the spreadable kind. I use Naturli Vegan Block) softened
  • 265 g (1 1/3 cups) caster (superfine) sugar
  • 175 g (2/3 cup + 1 Tbsp) non-dairy yogurt (I used vanilla soy)
  • 175 ml (2/3 cup + 1 Tbsp) unsweetened non-dairy milk (I use soy)
  • 2 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 350 g (3 cups minus 2 Tbsp) self-raising flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)

Buttercream:

  • 125 g (1/2 cup) vegan block butter (NOT the spreadable kind. I use Naturli Vegan Block) softened
  • 220 g (2 cups) icing (powdered) sugar sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • strawberry or raspberry jam
  • caster sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas mark 4. Grease two 19-20cm/7.5-8inch round cake tins and line with baking parchment.

  2. Cream together the butter and sugar with an electric mixer for a good few minutes until very light and fluffy.

  3. Add the yogurt, milk, vanilla, flour, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda and gently mix everything together until it forms a smooth batter. Take care not to over-beat it as that can make the cake tough.

  4. Divide the batter between the tins and bake for about 25-35 minutes until springy and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

  5. Leave the cakes to cool in the tins for 10 minutes then carefully turn them out onto a wire rack and leave to cool completely.

  6. Once the cakes have cooled, make the buttercream. Place the butter, icing sugar and vanilla extract in a bowl and whisk with an electric mixer for a couple of minutes until smooth and fluffy.

  7. Place one of the cake layers on a serving plate and spread over a generous quantity of jam.

  8. Transfer the buttercream to a piping bag fitted with a large round nozzle and pipe blobs of the buttercream on top of the jam. (Alternatively, spread the buttercream over the bottom cake layer with a palette knife first, then spoon the jam on top).

  9. Place the second cake layer on top. Sprinkle with a little caster sugar and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days.

Recipe Notes

For the best results make sure that you follow the recipe closely. As always, I highly recommend using the gram measurements (with a digital scale), rather than the cup conversions. Cup measurements are simply not accurate enough for baking and I cannot guarantee the best results if you use them

Recipe adapted from Vegan Life.

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Vegan Mango Bundt Cake

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Vegan mango bundt cake – this eggless mango cake is soft, moist, full of mango flavour and so easy to make in just one bowl!

vegan mango bundt cake on a white plate on a grey background with strawberries, sliced mango and mango curd.

I recently discovered the deliciousness that is mango cake – not cake filled or served with mango, but cake that is made with mango puree in the batter so that it contains wonderful mango flavour in every bite.

This vegan mango bundt cake is incredibly easy to make and just uses one bowl. It has a soft, moist texture and beautiful fragrant mango flavour.

Because mango is quite a delicate flavour I chose to leave the cake plain as I didn’t want to overpower it with glaze or buttercream. As it is such a moist cake it really doesn’t need any kind of frosting anyway and is perfectly delicious on it’s own. It does go extremely well with my vegan mango curd however!

This is a great cake for snacking, or it would be wonderful for dessert served with whipped coconut cream and fresh fruit. It is also not overly unhealthy as it is made with a decent amount of fruit and the mango provides plenty of moisture so you don’t have to add much oil to keep the cake soft.

A slice of vegan mango bundt cake on a glass plate with a fork and sliced strawberries.

What Kind Of Mango?:

I use tinned (canned) mango puree for this eggless mango cake. It may not be an ingredient you have ever thought to buy before but it is easy to find in the world foods section of pretty much all supermarkets and generally comes in 850g tins.

I used kesar mango pulp as it is slightly cheaper than alphonso pulp, but either will work fine. There will be a little more puree than you need in the tin but any leftovers work great in smoothies or to make tropical overnight oats!

If you can’t find the tinned puree then you can use fresh mango instead – just peel and dice a couple of fresh, ripe mangoes then puree until totally smooth.

Because the tinned puree is slightly sweetened, if you use fresh mango instead then you may want to increase the amount of sugar in the cake a little to compensate

Sliced vegan mango bundt cake on a white plate.

How To Make Vegan Mango Bundt Cake:

(For ingredients and full instructions see the recipe card below)

*For the best results make sure that you follow the recipe closely. As always, I highly recommend using the gram measurements (with a digital scale), rather than the cup conversions. Cup measurements are simply not accurate enough for baking and I cannot guarantee the best results if you use them.*

Start by thoroughly greasing a 10 cup bundt tin. I use melted vegan butter and a pastry brush to get into all of the nooks and crannies; you really don’t want your cake to stick to the tin!

Next whisk together your dry ingredients in a large bowl – plain (all-purpose) flour, caster (superfine) sugar, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) and salt. Make sure that it is well blended and there are no lumps as you don’t want to have to whisk the batter much once you’ve added the wet ingredients.

step 1 - mixing the dry ingredients

Next add in your mango puree, some sunflower oil (or you can use another mild flavoured oil) and vanilla extract. Whisk just until no dry lumps remain, you don’t want to over-beat the batter or the cake can become tough.

step 2 - mixing the batter

Pour the batter into your prepared bundt tin and spread it level. Bake for about 40 minutes until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

step 3 - baking the cake

Vegan cakes tend to be quite delicate when they are warm so leave it to cool in the tin on a wire rack for about 45 minutes before you carefully flip it over and turn it out; this gives it a chance to firm up a bit so it is less likely to crack when you remove it from the tin.

Close up of slices of vegan mango bundt cake.

What If I Don’t Own A Bundt Tin?:

Never fear! You can still bake this cake! The batter can be also be baked in either a lined 23 cm/9 inch square or 23×33 cm/9×13 inch rectangular cake tin (which will make for a thinner cake).

Bear in mind that the bake time will vary depending on what tin you use so start checking for doneness after 25 minutes.

How Long Will It Keep?:

This vegan mango bundt cake will keep well in an airtight container for around five days.

Can I Freeze Vegan Mango Bundt Cake?:

Yes! The cake will freeze well in individual slices. Keep well wrapped or in a sealed tub then allow to defrost at room temperature as needed.

eggless mango bundt cake on a white plate with a slice of cake, strawberries, mango and coconut.

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Vegan Mango Bundt Cake

Vegan mango bundt cake - this eggless mango cake is soft, moist, full of mango flavour and so easy to make in just one bowl!

Course Dessert
Cuisine baking, Indian, vegan
Keyword bundt cake
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 10 people
Author Domestic Gothess

Ingredients

  • 440 g (3 + 2/3 cups) plain (all-purpose) flour
  • 280 g (1 + 1/3 cups) caster (superfine) sugar
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 600 g (2 + 1/3 cups) tinned mango puree
  • 160 ml (2/3 cup) sunflower oil (or another mild flavoured oil)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas mark 4. Thoroughly grease a 10 cup bundt tin with melted vegan butter making sure that you get right into all of the nooks and crannies.

  2. Place the flour, sugar, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and salt in a large bowl and wisk well with a balloon whisk. Make sure that it is well combined and no lumps remain.

  3. Add the mango puree, sunflower oil and vanilla extract and whisk until no dry lumps remain but be careful not to over-beat the batter.

  4. Pour the batter into the prepared tin and spread it level. Bake for about 40 minutes until the cake is firm to the touch and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

  5. Leave the cake to cool in the tin on a wire rack for about 45 minutes then carefully flip it out and leave to cool completely.

Recipe Notes

This cake can also be baked in either a 23 cm / 9 inch square, or 23x33 cm / 9x13 inch rectangular cake tin in which case the baking time will vary; start checking for doneness after 25 minutes.

Sliced vegan mango bundt cake on a white plate on a grey background with a slice of cake on a plate, strawberries, coconut, a bowl of diced mango and a bowl of mango curd.

Vegan Gluten Free Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cake (Low Fodmap)

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This moist, delicious sweet potato chocolate chip cake is easy to make and is totally vegan, gluten free and suitable for the low fodmap diet.

A square of vegan, gluten free, low fodmap sweet potato chocolate chip cake on a sheet of baking parchment with a forkful removed.

I’m going to straight up admit that gluten free baking is not really my area of expertise. I don’t really know any coeliacs/gluten intolerant people so it isn’t something I’ve ever needed to do on the regular.

Recently however, Damian has been giving the low Fodmap diet a try (it is SUCH a ballache of a diet but needs must…). The elimination phase requires you to cut out basically everything that contains gluten (and just about everything else as well it feels like!), so I’ve come up with a few gluten free and low fodmap friendly bakes so he can still have a little bit of joy in his diet.

squares of sweet potato chocolate chip cake from above.

This sweet potato chocolate chip cake is both vegan and gluten free, as well as being suitable for the low fodmap diet. It uses a base of ground oats and almonds instead of flour which makes it soft and moist. It is bound with cooked mashed sweet potato, maple syrup, almond milk and full fat tinned coconut milk.

There is no extra fat added to this cake other than the fat from the coconut milk so don’t swap this out for another kind of milk or it might not work as well.

This is not an overly sweet cake – it is sweetened just with maple syrup; so a healthy dose of chocolate chips provide a bit of extra sweetness. (And the more chocolate chips the better in my opinion!).

This is a great cake for snacking on and because it is a bit more nutritious than regular cake you don’t need to feel guilty about having two slices!

Close up of the side of a square of sweet potato cake.

How To Make Vegan And Gluten Free Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cake:

(For ingredients and full instructions see the recipe card below)

*For the best results make sure that you follow the recipe closely. As always, I highly recommend using the gram measurements (with a digital scale), rather than the cup conversions. Cup measurements are simply not accurate enough for baking and I cannot guarantee the best results if you use them.*

Start by making your sweet potato mash – Take one medium-large sweet potato and prick it a couple of times with a sharp knife. Microwave for around 10 minutes, turning it over halfway through, until it is soft. You can also bake it if you prefer; but it takes longer.

Allow to cool a little then peel off the skin, place the flesh in a bowl and mash. Measure out 120g/1/2 cup of the mash for the cake and reserve any left over for another use. (I give it to my dog, he loves it.).

(If you are measuring the potato by weight, not cups (which I always recommend!) then there is no need to mash it as you will be blending it in a minute anyway.).

sweet potato mash

(You only need one sweet potato – two are pictured as I nicked this photo from my vegan sweet potato bread with pecan streusel post).

Tip your oat flour/ground oats (see below for instructions on how to make it) into a large bowl along with ground almonds, baking powder and salt and mix it well with a balloon whisk so no lumps remain.

step 1 - mixing the dry ingredients

Place your cooked sweet potato in a blender along with tinned full fat coconut milk (no substitutions!), almond milk (or another thin plant milk, or just water is fine), maple syrup (or you can use agave) and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.

step 2 - blending the wet ingredients

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix well, the batter should be very thick. Stir in the chocolate chips.

step 3 - mixing the batter

Scrape the batter into a 23cm/9inch square greased and lined cake tin and spread it level. Bake until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean or with a couple of moist crumbs but no wet batter.

step 4 - baking the cake

Leave the cake to cool in the tin before turning it out and slicing into squares. It MUST be completely cold before you cut it otherwise the texture will be too wet.

Close up of sweet potato chocolate chip cake

How Long Will It Keep?:

I find that this cake doesn’t keep particularly well – about 3-4 days max in an airtight container. Left for too long, particularly if the weather is warm, you may find that it goes mouldy.

How To Make Oat Flour:

You can purchase ready ground oat flour; but it is really simple to make your own. You just need to blitz rolled oats in a blender until they are very finely ground; it takes all of about 30 seconds.

I just weigh out the 215g of oats that I need for the recipe, grind them up in the blender, tip them out into a bowl then blitz up the wet ingredients as per the recipe (no need to clean the blender first).

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squares of sweet potato chocolate chip cake from above.
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Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cake (Vegan, Gluten Free, Low Fodmap)

This moist, delicious sweet potato chocolate chip cake is easy to make and is totally vegan, gluten free and suitable for the low fodmap diet.

Course Dessert
Cuisine baking, vegan
Keyword cake
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 16 squares
Author Domestic Gothess

Ingredients

  • 215 g (2 cups + 2 Tbsp) finely ground oats/oat flour
  • 230 g (2 cups) ground almonds
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 120 g (1/2 cup) cooked, mashed sweet potato
  • 200 ml (1/2 + 1/3 cup) full fat coconut milk (tinned, NOT the drinking variety)
  • 100 ml (1/3 cup + 1 Tbsp + 1tsp) unsweetened almond milk (or another thin non-dairy milk)
  • 200 g (1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp) maple syrup
  • 3 tsp vanilla extract
  • 150 g (5.3 oz) dairy free chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas mark 4. Grease a 23cm/9 inch square cake tin and line with baking parchment.

  2. Place the ground oats and almonds, baking powder and salt in a large bowl and whisk until well combined.

  3. Place the cooked sweet potato in a blender along with the coconut milk, almond milk, maple syrup and vanilla extract and blend until smooth.

  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix well until smooth; the batter should be very thick. Stir in the chocolate chips.

  5. Scrape the batter into the prepared tin and spread it level.

  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.

  7. Leave the cake to cool in the tin. It must be completely cold before serving otherwise the texture will be too wet.

  8. Store in an airtight container for up to three days.

squares of cake on asheet of white baking parchment.

Coconut Layer Cake With Coconut Lime Curd (Vegan)

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Coconut layer cake with coconut lime curd – this vegan coconut cake is amazingly soft and delicious. Two layers of one-bowl, eggless and dairy free coconut cake topped with fluffy coconut buttercream, tangy coconut lime curd and toasted coconut; coconut heaven!

Two layer vegan coconut cake with coconut buttercream on a glass cake stand.

This is a cake for true coconut lovers! Two layers of soft, moist coconut cake filled with smooth, creamy coconut buttercream, coconut lime curd and toasted coconut flakes; and it is all VEGAN!! (Though you would never be able to guess, it is so good!).

The cakes are super easy to make and you only need one bowl. They get their coconut flavour from coconut milk, coconut oil (make sure you use virgin, not refined which has no coconut flavour), desiccated coconut and a bit of coconut extract (which is totally optional if you can’t find it, they are still delicious without it.).

Close up of a slice of vegan coconut cake with a forkful taken out.

I wish that I could take credit for the genius idea to make coconut buttercream using creamed coconut block; but that honour goes to the very talented Charlotte of Charlotte’s Lively Kitchen whose blog you should definitely check out!

The creamed coconut (NOT coconut cream – very different thing) gives the buttercream a wonderful coconut flavour, but because it is solid at room temperature it means that the buttercream isn’t too soft.

If you aren’t able to get hold of creamed coconut then this cake would also be delicious topped with whipped coconut cream. (Though it won’t keep as well.).

I also filled the cake with some of my vegan coconut lime curd which is optional but highly recommended. The lime cuts through the richness of the coconut a little, making this cake even more moreish! My vegan lemon curd would also work well.

A scattering of toasted coconut flakes on top provide a nice contrast in texture as well as making the cake look pretty and adding even more coconut flavour!

If you want a more simple coconut cake for snacking rather than celebrations then I also have a recipe for a one-layer vegan coconut cake which is amazing too!

Close up of the toasted coconut flakes on top of a vegan coconut layer cake.

How To Make Vegan Coconut Layer Cake:

(For ingredients and full instructions see the recipe card below)

*For the best results make sure that you follow the recipe closely. As always, I highly recommend using the gram measurements (with a digital scale), rather than the cup conversions. Cup measurements are simply not accurate enough for baking and I cannot guarantee the best results if you use them.*

To make the cakes, place the flour, cornflour, desiccated coconut, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder, salt and sugar in a large bowl and stir with a balloon whisk until well combined.

Add melted coconut oil, coconut milk, vinegar, vanilla and coconut extract (optional) and mix until well combined but be careful not to over-beat the batter or the cakes can become tough.

Step 1 - making the batter

Divide the batter evenly between two 20cm/8inch tins (I use a scale for accuracy) and bake for about 25 minutes until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

Leave to cool in the tins for 10 minutes then carefully turn the cakes out onto a wire rack and leave them to cool completely.

step 2 - baking the cakes

To make the buttercream, first melt the creamed coconut block. This can be done either in short bursts in the microwave, stirring regularly; or over a low heat in a pan on the hob. Don’t let it get too hot. Set aside to cool (It shouldn’t re-harden, but you don’t want it to be warm to the touch or it will melt the butter).

Place the softened vegan block butter in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the sifted icing sugar and whisk until it is smooth and fluffy.

Whisk in the cooled creamed coconut a little at a time, whisking well after each addition. Once all of the coconut has been added you may find that the buttercream is a little bit soft. If it is then not to worry, just pop the bowl in the fridge for 15 minutes or so until it has firmed up then give it another whisk before using.

Alternatively, if you find that the buttercream is too firm, you can whisk in a little bit of coconut milk, no more than a teaspoon at a time, until it reaches the desired consistency.

step 3 - making the buttercream.

Decoration wise, it really is up to you. I piped on blobs of the buttercream using a piping bag fitted with a large round nozzle (full disclosure – it is not the best buttercream for piping so you won’t get sharp peaks if you use this method.) then piped blobs of coconut lime curd in between the buttercream.

You could also simply spread it over the cake if you prefer then drizzle over some of the curd (if using).

A sliceof vegan coconut layer cake on a grey plate with a bowlful of toasted coconut flakes.

How Long Will It Keep?:

I think that this coconut layer cake is best eaten on the day it is made but it will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days. Do not refrigerate unless it is very warm out as the buttercream becomes very firm in the fridge.

Can I Make It In Advance?:

The cakes can be baked in advance and frozen, individually wrapped. Allow to defrost at room temperature before using.

The buttercream will keep in the fridge for up to a week but it will become very firm and you will need to let it soften at room temperature for a while before re-whipping it.

Top down shot of a slice of coconut cake on a grey plate on a grey background.

Which Ingredients To Use For The Best Vegan Coconut Cake?:

Using the right ingredients for this vegan coconut layer cake is very important for the best result.

  • Coconut Milk: you need to use full fat TINNED (canned) coconut milk, NOT the drinking variety which comes in a carton as this is very watered down.
  • Coconut oil: virgin/unrefined coconut oil is best as it contributes to the coconut flavour of the cake. Refined coconut oil will work, but as it is flavourless it wont bolster the coconut flavour. If you don’t have coconut oil then the cakes should still work using sunflower oil instead.
  • Vegan butter: You MUST use a solid block type of vegan butter/margarine for the buttercream, NOT the spreadable kind in a tub which has too high a water content and is likely to split. I love Naturli Vegan Block which is available from Sainsbury’s; but Stork block will also work. In the US use Earth Balance buttery sticks.
  • Creamed Coconut: This is the stuff that comes in a solid block, usually in a cardboard packet, and can be found in the Asian or Caribbean section of most supermarkets (or on Amazon). Do not use coconut cream by mistake as this is much too soft.

If you want to make the cake exactly as I did then you will need a half batch of my vegan coconut lime curd.

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Two layer vegan coconut cake with coconut buttercream on a glass cake stand.
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Vegan Coconut Layer Cake

Coconut layer cake with coconut lime curd - this vegan coconut cake is amazingly soft and delicious. Two layers of one-bowl, eggless and dairy free coconut cake topped with fluffy coconut buttercream, tangy coconut lime curd and toasted coconut; coconut heaven!

Course Dessert
Cuisine baking, vegan
Keyword layer cake
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 10 people
Author Domestic Gothess

Ingredients

Cakes:

  • 300 g (2 1/2 cups) plain (all-purpose) flour
  • 30 g (3 Tbsp) cornflour (cornstarch)
  • 60 g (3/4 cup) unsweetened desiccated coconut
  • 1 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 225 g caster (superfine) sugar
  • 120 ml (1/2 cup) melted coconut oil
  • 360 ml (1 1/2 cups) full fat coconut milk (the tinned kind not the drinking variety) room temperature
  • 3 tsp white wine or cider vinegar
  • 3 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tsp coconut extract (optional)

Buttercream:

  • 150 g (scant 2/3 cup) vegan block butter (NOT the spreadable kind) (I used Naturli vegan block)
  • 225 g (2 cups) icing (powdered) sugar sifted
  • 150 g (5.3 oz) creamed coconut block (the kind that comes in a solid block NOT coconut cream in a tin)
  • a drop of coconut milk if needed

To Decorate:

  • 1/2 batch vegan coconut lime curd (see post above)
  • 25 g (1/2 cup) coconut flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas mark 4. Grease two 20cm/8 inch round cake tins and line the bases with baking parchment.

  2. Place the flour, cornflour, desiccated coconut, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder, salt and sugar in a large bowl and stir with a balloon whisk until well combined.

  3. Add the melted coconut oil, coconut milk, vinegar, vanilla and coconut extract (if using) and mix until well combined but be careful not to over-beat the batter or it can become tough.

  4. Divide the batter evenly between the tins and bake for about 25 minutes until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

  5. Leave to cool in the tins for 10 minutes then carefully turn the cakes out onto a wire rack and leave to cool completely.

  6. To make the buttercream, melt the creamed coconut block. This can be done either in short bursts in the microwave, stirring regularly; or over a low heat in a pan on the hob. Don't let it get too hot. Set aside to cool.

  7. Place the vegan block butter in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the sifted icing sugar and whisk until smooth and fluffy.

  8. Whisk in the cooled creamed coconut a little at a time, whisking well after each addition. Once all of the coconut has been added you may find that the buttercream is a little bit soft. If it is then not to worry, just pop the bowl in the fridge for 15 minutes or so until it has firmed up then give it another whisk before using.

  9. Alternatively, if you find that the buttercream is too firm, you can whisk in a little bit of coconut milk, no more than a teaspoon at a time, until it reaches the desired consistency.

  10. Toast the coconut flakes in a pan over a low heat until golden.

  11. To assemble the cake, place one layer on a serving platter or cake stand. Transfer the buttercream to a piping bag fitted with a large round nozzle and the coconut lime curd (if using) to a piping bag fitted with a small round nozzle.

  12. Pipe blobs of buttercream all over the cake layer then pipe dollops of the lime curd in the gaps in between the buttercream blobs. (Or you can just spread over the buttercream and drizzle over some of the lime curd).

  13. Place the other cake layer on top and repeat the piping of the buttercream and lime curd, Scatter over the toasted coconut and serve.

Close up of the side of vegan coconut layer cake filled with blobs of coconut buttercream on a glass cake stand.

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