Vegan Mounds Cake

Vegan Mounds Cake

Yield: 12 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 cups almond flour
• 1/2 cup coconut flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/3 cup almond milk
• 1/3 cup powdered Erythritol or your preferred vegan sweetener
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Coconut Topping:

• 2 cups shredded coconut (unsweetened)
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk
• 1/3 cup powdered Erythritol or your preferred vegan sweetener
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Ganache:

• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a square baking pan.
2. Prepare the Cake:
   • In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
   • In another bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, applesauce, almond milk, powdered Erythritol, and vanilla extract.
   • Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing until well combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
3. Bake the Cake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely.
4. Prepare the Coconut Topping:
   • In a bowl, mix shredded coconut, melted coconut oil, coconut milk, powdered Erythritol, and vanilla extract. Spread this mixture evenly over the cooled cake.
5. Make the Chocolate Ganache:
   • In a small saucepan, heat coconut milk until hot but not boiling. Remove from heat and add vegan chocolate chips. Stir until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
6. Add the Chocolate Ganache:
   • Drizzle the chocolate ganache over the coconut topping.
7. Chill and Serve:
   • Place the cake in the refrigerator to allow the coconut topping and chocolate ganache to set. Once set, slice and serve.

Enjoy your Vegan  Mounds Cake, a delightful treat with a tropical twist!