Vegan Apricot Cake with Coconut

Vegan Apricot Cake with Coconut

fluffy and moist

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 50m
Total Time: 1h
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (19 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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For topping (optional):

Nutritional Information

353
calories
15.6g
fat
50.2g
carbohydrates
4.9g
protein
0mg
cholesterol
271mg
sodium
Vegan Apricot Cake with Coconut

Recipe Description

Treat yourself to this fluffy and moist Vegan Apricot Cake with Coconut. It is simply divine.  The recipe draws inspiration from another family favorite, this delicious German apple cake. I’ve adapted the original recipe to make it vegan and use what I had on hand – some fresh apricots. 

Start the recipe by slicing the apricot halves. Making small cuts but not cutting through the apricots makes them bake quicker. I recommend using a paring knife for this step. Next, mix the dry ingredients in a bowl, mix the wet ones in a different one, combine all of the ingredients and pour into a lightly greased springform pan. Top with the prepared apricot halves and sprinkle with shredded coconut and brown sugar. The temperature of the cake never gets hot enough to fully melt the brown sugar, so it retains its pleasant crunch. I also love topping the cake with coconut flakes for a finishing touch, as it makes your cake look more professional and appealing. But the brown sugar and coconut flakes are completely optional though very delicious. Bake the apricot cake for 50 to 60 minutes, let it cool, and enjoy!

To make the Vegan Apricot Cake with Coconut, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Vegan Apricot Cake with Coconut

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven and prepare springform pan

    5 min
    Step 1 - Vegan Apricot Cake with Coconut

    Preheat the oven to 350 °F and lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Slice apricots

    5 min
    Step 2 - Vegan Apricot Cake with Coconut

    Thinly slice each apricot halve lengthwise, being careful not to cut all the way through.

  3. 3

    Combine dry ingredients

    1 min
    Step 3 - Vegan Apricot Cake with Coconut

    Whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ⅓ teaspoon salt, and ⅔ cup sugar in a large bowl.

  4. 4

    Combine wet ingredients

    1 min
    Step 4 - Vegan Apricot Cake with Coconut

    In another bowl, mix together 3 tablespoons non-dairy yogurt or unsweetened applesauce, ½ cup oil or vegan butter, 2 tablespoons lemon juice or apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon zest if using, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    Combine wet and dry ingredients

    1 min
    Step 5 - Vegan Apricot Cake with Coconut

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula until just combined.

  6. 6

    Fold in coconut

    1 min
    Step 6 - Vegan Apricot Cake with Coconut

    Fold in 4 tablespoons shredded coconut if using.

  7. 7

    Add topping

    1 min
    Step 7 - Vegan Apricot Cake with CoconutStep 7 - Vegan Apricot Cake with Coconut

    Transfer the batter to the prepared springform pan and smooth the top. Place the sliced apricots evenly over the cake. Sprinkle with coconut flakes and 2 tablespoons brown sugar if you wish.

  8. 8

    Bake

    50 min
    Step 8 - Vegan Apricot Cake with Coconut

    Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out almost clean with just a few crumbs.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Step 9 - Vegan Apricot Cake with Coconut

    Allow the cake to cool before serving. Slice and enjoy!

This Vegan Apricot Cake with Coconut is simple to make and impresses each time I serve it. Give this delicious recipe a go, rate it, and let us know how you liked it! We love hearing from you.

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (19 reviews)
Zachary Smith
January 10, 2025
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I tried this Vegan Apricot Cake recipe for my wife's birthday and it turned out great. Everyone loved it and it was super easy to make. The coconut on top was a nice touch. So proud to impress the fam with this one!

Arianna Rossi
January 5, 2025
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I made this Vegan Apricot Cake for my husband's birthday. It was a hit! The moistness of the apricots mixed with the crunch of brown sugar was divine. Even my non-vegan friends loved it. So easy and delicious!

Zara
October 20, 2024
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Wow! This cake is legit! Made it for my kids bday and they went crazy for it. Apricots and coconut together make a flavor explosion. Can't believe it’s vegan! Def adding this to our fam recipe book!

Sophie
August 22, 2024
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My kids loved this cake! It reminded me of summers baking with my mom.

Victor
August 10, 2024
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This cake turned out great! Made it for my kids' school bake sale, using apricots from our garden. They loved it!

Tina
May 1, 2024
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I made this cake for a family gathering and it was an instant hit. Everyone loved the apricot and coconut combo, it's simply great and so fluffy

Gwendolyn Smith
December 28, 2023
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Absolutely lovin this cake! Made it for my mum’s birthday, she adored the apricot and coconut combo. So fluffy!

Gina Thompson
November 29, 2023
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Made this for our family BBQ! Everyone loved it! So fluffy and fresh with the apricots. Super easy too!

Ursula
October 27, 2023
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Simply divine cake

IncredibleIke
October 11, 2023
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This cake was super easy and amaizingly delicious

Ursula
August 10, 2023
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Simply divine cake!

Isaac Johnson
July 9, 2023
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Cake turned out amazing, moist and soft.

Cathy87
April 27, 2023
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Made this Vegan Apricot Cake and, OMG, it was lush! My kids couldn’t get enough. I actually had them help slice the apricots, which turned into a fun kitchen moment. It's a new family fav for sure, so light and yumm!

Tommy
April 8, 2023
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Superb!

Yannick
March 13, 2023
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This vegan apricot cake was so easy and turned out great for our family gathering.

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