Divide the batter evenly between two 8-inch cake pans and spread it out to the edges of the pans with a spatula or the back of a spoon, the batter will be too thick to spread out on its own. Hopefully it tastes OK. Hi Anita. Hello – I made a test batch and I found it to be a little dense/dry. xo. ★☆ Made this today and am very pleased with the result, so will see what my customer says !! The cake crumb is tight yet fluffy which makes it a great vegan cake for stacking. EXCELLENT!!! (soaked in water at least 2 hours up to overnight). I’m about to make this recipe for my birthday today! Like extremely. Will I have reduce any liquids? I might try adding a banana or some mashed fruit like that too. Let me know what you think of the cake. For me, white sugar wasn’t on my radar. I like to include something like apple cider vinegar to help activate the baking soda to make the cake rise a little more. I’m planning to attempt a chocolate version this weekend! Your email address will not be published. Hi Norma, do you mean for decoration? Here are some examples of my favorite recipes featuring coconut: A coconut cake will keep up to 3 days at room temperature when stored properly. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder and baking soda. But don’t be put off, it works. If you prefer lower sugar, I agree that cutting back is a great idea. Hi Alison, However, if you’re not worried about adding fat, then I probably would increase the fat by increasing the coconut oil a little. I was even joking that they’re a little ‘crispy’ and  comparing them to cookies. Your email address will not be published. So, we hope you love this Vegan Coconut Cake recipe as much as we do. ❤️. Lately, I have been in the mood for anything and everything coconut. Add additional frosting on top and sides of cakes. 1b4a89186a48f0b6ef29a836570dd83a4854b410d50377d54e, Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe with Vegan Frosting, You can substitute virgin coconut oil for the vegan butter. I’m so glad you liked this vegan coconut cake. Mix together. Can you use either lemon juice or lime juice? (When I scanned the recipe I wondered the same thing.). I repeated this 3-4 times til it was covered and kept it refrigerated between stuffing my face with it. We’ll get it figured out so you can love this cake as much as we do! If you find the cake is a bit dry using a gluten-free blend (gluten-free flours can absorb more moisture) then increase the oil slightly. ★☆ But adding dessicated coconut to a batter is very similar to if you would add nuts or raisins or something to a recipe in the way that it thickens up the batter. OK. About the apple cider vinegar. So, she made the cake and put her own touch to it — she added purple food coloring in the cake and orange food color in the icing. Add the agave nectar, coconut oil, and coconut flakes. Needless to say, my sister wasn’t asked to make my birthday cake again. My sister has a reputation for doing things her way. Then add in the coconut milk, melted coconut oil, vinegar, and vanilla and stir into a thick batter. I made it last night and it turned out to be super moist and delicious! This post was originally published in 2015 and was updated to include new photos, new text, and an updated recipe in 2020. Omg! And could you describe to me what the normal cake batter looks like , just so I can know what consistency to look for. Amazing! If I didn’t have enough coconut milk for this recipe, I would probably substitute whatever plant-based milk I had (or you could even use water) and add a little more coconut extract. But was not sure if this mix would support them. Thank you! It’s amazing! Add the vegetable oil, vanilla, hot water, and vinegar. How to Make Vegan Coconut Cake. I just wanted to ask if this cake could be made in 6 inch tins instead of 8? Add coconut milk, melted coconut oil, vinegar, and vanilla and stir into a thick batter. On top of that, you get to enjoy a moist vegan coconut cake with a creamy, sweet filling, topped with coconut flakes. Having a coconut cake for my birthday was a tradition from my childhood. It came out like a dream. It has heaps of coconut flavor as well as texture from two cups of dessicated coconut (finely shredded coconut) in the cake batter. I added 1/4c cocoa and used lite coconut milk. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of one of the cakes comes out clean. Will definitely make again and again and again . I’m making it again this year for a birthday and I’m wondering why the apple cider vinegar? Otherwise it will be best to halve the recipe. In a medium bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the non-dairy milk, oil, vegan butter, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla. Fabulous two layered vegan coconut cake topped with a coconut rum frosting. Updated Aug 15, 2020 / Published: May 19, 2018 / This post may contain affiliate links. Spread this over the top of the cake and the sides. SO PERFECT! Creamy and Moist Vegan Chocolate Cake Recipe. Comment Policy: Your feedback is really appreciated! Sounds like a lovely family gathering! That would be a substitute I would make as well. We love seeing your photos! And how neat that your sisters initials spell out her name!!! Hi Toni! Cool in pans for 10 minutes. Hi Kaveesha, yes you can use a different oil. I sent you a direct email to discuss this. White sugar isn’t vegan in most cases. In the past, I’ve used a plain vanilla frosting between the layers of this vegan coconut cake.