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Easter Egg Cake (Vegan)

Vibrant Vegan Easter Egg Cake That'll Wow Your Guests

This Vegan Easter Egg Cake is a stunning centerpiece that delights with rich chocolate flavor and vibrant strawberry frosting, perfect for Easter celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups Plain Flour Can be substituted with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1.5 cups Soft Brown Sugar Coconut sugar works as a lower-glycemic alternative.
  • 0.75 cups Cocoa Powder Dutch-processed or dark.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1 cup Soy Milk Can substitute with almond or oat milk.
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar Helps create a vegan buttermilk.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 0.5 cups Sunflower Oil Can be replaced with melted coconut oil.
  • 1 cup Hot Strong Coffee Feel free to use decaffeinated coffee.
For the Frosting
  • 1 batch Strawberry Italian Meringue Buttercream Sweet frosting that pairs beautifully with chocolate.
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup Chilled Full-Fat Canned Coconut Milk Refrigerate overnight for easier application.
  • 8 ounces Vegan Dark Chocolate For a rich ganache.
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Vegan Easter Egg of Choice Opt for dairy-free versions.
  • 0.5 cup Vegan Mini Eggs For additional decoration.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • 3 x 6-inch Cake Tins
  • Whisk
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F) and prepare the cake tins.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl and whisk until blended.
  3. Prepare the vegan buttermilk and let sit for about 10 minutes.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix gently.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Prepare the strawberry buttercream while layers cool.
  7. Make ganache by pouring hot milk over chopped chocolate and stirring until smooth.
  8. Trim the cooled cake layers and assemble with frosting.
  9. Decorate with ganache and festive vegan Easter eggs.
  10. Serve at room temperature and store leftovers in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 22gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure cake layers are fully cooled before frosting to prevent crumbling.

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