🍏 Vegan Custard Apple Cake 🍰🌱
This Vegan Custard Apple Cake is soft, moist, and bursting with the unique sweetness of custard apples! Paired with a luscious custard apple frosting, this cake is a tropical delight that’s completely dairy-free and egg-free. Perfect for special occasions or just to satisfy your sweet cravings!
🛒 Ingredients
For the Cake:
🥣 2 cups all-purpose flour
🍚 1 cup granulated sugar
🧁 1 tsp baking powder
🥄 ½ tsp baking soda
🧂 ¼ tsp salt
🍏 1 cup custard apple puree (blend the flesh of ripe custard apples until smooth)
🥛 ½ cup plant-based milk (almond, soy, or oat milk)
🛢️ ⅓ cup vegetable oil
🌿 1 tsp vanilla extract
🍎 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
For the Custard Apple Frosting:
🧈 ½ cup vegan butter, softened
🍚 2 cups powdered sugar
🍏 ¼ cup custard apple puree
🌿 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Decoration (Optional):
🍏 Sliced custard apple pieces
🥜 Chopped nuts (almonds or pistachios)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Cake Batter
1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
2️⃣ In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3️⃣ In a separate bowl, mix custard apple puree, plant-based milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar.
4️⃣ Combine wet and dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined (don’t overmix – a few lumps are fine!).
5️⃣ Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
2️⃣ Bake the Cake
6️⃣ Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7️⃣ Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
3️⃣ Make the Custard Apple Frosting
8️⃣ Beat softened vegan butter in a mixing bowl until creamy and smooth.
9️⃣ Gradually add powdered sugar, custard apple puree, and vanilla extract, beating until light and fluffy.
🔟 If the frosting is too thick, add a bit more custard apple puree or plant-based milk to reach a smooth consistency.
4️⃣ Assemble & Decorate
🧁 Once the cake is completely cool, spread a thick layer of custard apple frosting evenly on top.
🍏 Arrange slices of custard apple and chopped nuts on top for a decorative touch.
📌 Storage Tip: Since the frosting contains fresh fruit, store the cake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
🔎 Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
📊 Calories: ~280 kcal
📊 Carbs: 45g
📊 Fat: 10g
📊 Protein: 2g
📊 Fiber: 2g
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Cake:
✔️ Tropical & unique flavor 🍏
✔️ Completely vegan & dairy-free 🌱
✔️ Soft, moist, and tender texture 🍰
✔️ Perfectly sweet with a creamy frosting
This Vegan Custard Apple Cake is a must-try dessert that’s both simple and elegant. Enjoy every bite! 🎂💕
