Vegan Coconut Cake

Vegan Coconut Cake

tropical-style vegan cake

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 20m
Cook Time: 35m
Total Time: 55m
Temp.: 350 ºF
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (10 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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For icing:

Nutritional Information

599
calories
34g
fat
76g
carbohydrates
4g
protein
0mg
cholesterol
325mg
sodium
Vegan Coconut Cake

Recipe Description

I love this Vegan Coconut Cake because it is full of tropical flavors, which to me taste of summer at the seashore. Coconut lovers, we’ve got you covered! Because this recipe is a keeper. It is egg-free, dairy-free, and uses only vegan ingredients. Two soft, perfectly moist, sweet, extra delicious, coconut flavored cake layers. Each covered with the most delicious sweet coconut icing. Decorate with toasted shredded coconut, and you will have an awesome coconut cake that is both delicious and beautiful. 

This coconut cake recipe is super easy to make too! Start by whisking the dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another. Then fold the wet ingredients into dry before adding in the coconut oil. Pour the batter into prepared baking pans and bake. Let cool, and then frost. An easy, delicious cake to enjoy any time of the year!

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

Ingredients for Vegan Coconut Cake

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven and prepare baking pans

    5 min
    Step 1 - Vegan Coconut Cake

    Preheat your oven to 350 ºF. Lightly grease with coconut oil or line with parchment paper two 8-inch baking pans.

  2. 2

    Combine dry ingredients

    2 min
    Step 2 - Vegan Coconut Cake

    In a large bowl, combine 2 ½ cups whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cups cane sugar, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut.

  3. 3

    Melt coconut oil

    5 min
    Step 3 - Vegan Coconut Cake

    Melt ¼ cup coconut oil and set aside to cool.

  4. 4

    Combine wet ingredients

    2 min
    Step 4 - Vegan Coconut Cake

    In a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer, combine 1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk, 1 cup applesauce, 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and mix until smooth.

  5. 5

    Combine wet and dry ingredients

    2 min
    Step 5 - Vegan Coconut Cake

    Fold the wet ingredients into dry, stirring with the electric mixer, before adding in the cooled coconut oil and stirring to combine.

  6. 6

    Bake

    35 min
    Step 6 - Vegan Coconut CakeStep 6 - Vegan Coconut Cake

    Divide the cake mixture evenly between the prepared baking pans. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden on top and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Cool

    10 min
    Step 7 - Vegan Coconut Cake

    Allow the cakes to cool for 10 minutes in the pans before removing and leaving to cool completely on a wire rack.

  8. 8

    Toast coconut

    5 min
    Step 8 - Vegan Coconut Cake

    Place 1 cup shredded coconut on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5 minutes or until golden in color. Remove and set aside to cool.

  9. 9

    Make icing

    2 min
    Step 9 - Vegan Coconut Cake

    Melt 1 cup coconut oil and pour into a large bowl. Using the electric mixer, stir in ½ teaspoon vanilla extract and 2 ½ cups powdered sugar and mix until thick and creamy. Add more powdered sugar if needed.

  10. 10

    Assemble and decorate

    5 min
    Step 10 - Vegan Coconut CakeStep 10 - Vegan Coconut Cake

    Use a serrated knife to remove the dome of each cake. Cover the top of one cake with the prepared icing and place the second cake on top. Frost the top and sides. Decorate with toasted coconut.

  11. 11

    Serve

    Step 11 - Vegan Coconut Cake

    Slice and enjoy!

Every bite of this Vegan Coconut Cake is mouthwateringly delicious! Besides, it is easy to make too. Try it soon and don’t forget to tag #cookmerecipes in your baking posts on Instagram!

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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5.0 out of 5 (10 reviews)
Emma
July 13, 2024
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Oh my gosh, this Vegan Coconut Cake is simply superb! 🥥 I made it for my friend's birthday, and everyone went nuts over it! Feels like a summer day at the beach! Can't believe it's vegan too! Absolute keeper. 🌴✨

Diana
October 7, 2023
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I made this Vegan Coconut Cake for my husband's birthday. Everyone loved it! The layers were so moist and the coconut flavor brought me back to our beach vacation. It's now my go-to recipe for gatherings.

Tina
September 12, 2023
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I made this Vegan Coconut Cake for my beach bonfire night, and it was a hit! Super easy and the flavors took me straight to summer. Can't wait to bake it again.

Maria
August 27, 2023
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I made this Vegan Coconut Cake for my daughter's birthday. It was super easy to whip up and tasted wonderful! Everyone loved it, even my non-vegan friends. The icing was so sweet and coconutty, it brought back memories of our beach trips. Will definitely make again!

Vicky
January 13, 2023
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Delicious!

Xavier
September 19, 2022
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Délicieux

Xyla
May 3, 2022
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Awesome!

Hannah
November 5, 2021
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I made the Vegan Coconut Cake for my friend's birthday party and it was a hit. The flavors are like a summer vacation. I love how simple the recipe is to follow. Everyone wanted the recipe, it is a keeper for sure.

Athina
September 27, 2021
Verified

This is a very good recipe! We really enjoyed it.

Athina
September 27, 2021
Verified

Well done! Approved! Thanks for sharing recipe!

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