Some of my favorite desserts of all time have come from this book, and Orange-Coconut Cake {page 450} is definitely one to add to the list!
The title of the cake didn't appeal to me, but thankfully I was patient and took the time to read through the ingredients before passing it by. Orange juice? Check. Coconut milk? Check. Vegan cream cheese? Check. How could I not make a cake that includes some of my very favorite things?
The cake was easy to put together. In 45 minutes it baked up darker than I thought it would, but I wouldn't say that affected the flavor of the cake at all. The cake was dense and moist, but with a delicate crumb. PERFECT cake texture, and something that I haven't experienced yet in a vegan cake.
The frosting is really more of a glaze, and it is easy and amazingly delicious as well. The cake is topped with shredded coconut. In the header of the recipe, she states that her mother used to put mandarin oranges on the top, but that she'd omitted it because she didn't like them. I, on the other hand, love mandarin oranges, and I live in a household of mandarin orange lovers. I decided to take her non-suggestion and put them on top. It was delicious with them, but I'm sure it would be delicious without too. All a matter of personal preference.
Overall, this is another of my all-time favorite desserts, and the Ninjahusband, Supertoddler, and Wondersisters agree. I have a feeling I'm going to get many repeat requests for this!
-- Your Friendly Neighborhood Batgirl
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orange and coconut? the title is actually very appealing to me.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds completely delicious, and I love the mandarins on top.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds really good and I don't even have a sweet tooth!
ReplyDeleteI agree with other comments - this sounds to yummy to pass up. I'm going to have to give it a try...maybe even tonight!
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Sounds like a great recipe. I will certainly be giving it a try!
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