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Coconut cake served on a plate with strawberries

Gluten-free coconut cake with vegan coconut frosting

There is nothing better than a slice of a gluten-free coconut cake with vegan coconut frosting. The combination of a coconut cake batter and creamy coconut frosting is just irresistable.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 banana
  • 1 cup soy milk
  • Juice of half of lemon
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup gluten-free oat flour
  • 1/2 cup cassava flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/3 tsp baking soda
Vegan coconut frosting
  • 1/2 cup vegan margarine *room temperature
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cans coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl mash a banana using a fork. Then add soy milk, lemon juice, sugar, and vanilla. Combine and add oat flour, cassava flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
  2. Create a smooth dough. It should be similar to a pancake batter, maybe a little thicker.
  3. Pour the dough onto a baking sheet lined with baking paper and bake at 400F (200°C) for about 30 minutes.
  4. When the cake is baked, cool it down, and in the meanwhile let's prepare the coconut frosting.
  5. In a blender add shredded coconut and blend it into a flour-like consistency.
  6. In a large bowl whisk margarine with sugar until creamy and fluffy. Add coconut cream and blended coconut. Whisk with a hand mixer until combined.
  7. When the cake has cooled down, it is ready to assemble with the frosting.
  8. Cut the cake vertically into 3 long strips. Spread the coconut cream onto the first layer and add the second layer of cake. Then add a layer of coconut frosting and the last layer of the cake. Cover the cake with the frosting and extra shredded coconut.
  9. Put the cake into the fridge for about 1 hour before serving. Enjoy!