Vegan Custard Apple Cake
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup custard apple pulp (from approximately 2 custard apples)
- ONE cup almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the Frosting (Optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter, softened
- 1-2 tablespoons almond milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract - Instructions:
- 1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- 2. Prepare the Custard Apples:
- Cut the custard apples in half, remove the seeds, and scoop out the pulp. Mash the pulp with a fork or blend briefly to get a smooth consistency.
- 3. Make the Cake Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the custard apple pulp, almond milk, sugar, vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract. Mix well until the sugar is dissolved.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 4. Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 5. Prepare the Frosting (Optional):
- In a bowl, beat together the powdered sugar, vegan butter, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- 6. Frost the Cake:
- Once the cake has cooled, spread the frosting over the top. You can also drizzle it with a bit of extra custard apple pulp for decoration.
- 7. Slice and Serve:
- Slice the Vegan Custard Apple Cake into servings and enjoy the delectable fusion of custard apple goodness
- Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – Serves 12):
- Calories: 250
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Total Carbohydrates: 37g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 20g
- Protein: 2g
- Servings:
- This recipe makes approximately 12 servings
