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Easiest Vegan Coconut Cake

A moist and fluffy vegan cake bursting with coconut flavor, perfect for any coconut lover!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Tropical, Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup coconut milk for extra richness, use full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar can be increased by a couple of tablespoons for a sweeter cake
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
For the Frosting
  • Creamy coconut frosting (made from coconut cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add in the coconut milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
  4. Fold in the shredded coconut.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Allow the cake to cool before frosting with creamy coconut frosting.

Notes

Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar or toasted coconut flakes for extra flair. Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for up to a month.