Vegan Coconut Cake
This vegan coconut cake combines desiccated coconut, soya cream and dark chocolate into a moist, dairy-free dessert. The Thermomix TM7 mixes the batter to an even consistency in under a minute and melts the vegan chocolate gently without burning, giving you a tender crumb and glossy finish with minimal effort.
About this recipe
Vegan coconut cake Thermomix TM7 style is the kind of dessert that proves plant-based baking can be just as indulgent as the classic version. Made with desiccated coconut, soya cream, sunflower margarine and dark vegan chocolate, this cake delivers a moist, tender crumb and a fragrant coconut aroma that fills the whole kitchen. Searching for easy vegan dessert recipes or dairy-free cake ideas for your all-in-one kitchen machine? This one belongs at the top of your list. The TM7 takes care of the heavy lifting: the batter comes together in the mixing bowl in under a minute, while the melting function warms the chocolate and margarine gently without any risk of burning. It is an excellent choice for birthday parties, afternoon tea or a cosy weekend bake, and because everything is measured and mixed in a single bowl, there is far less washing up afterwards.
Preparation tips
- Make sure the sunflower margarine and soya cream are at room temperature before you start, as cold ingredients can cause the batter to split and give the coconut cake a denser, uneven crumb.
- Toast a handful of the desiccated coconut in a dry pan and sprinkle it over the finished cake for extra crunch and a deeper, nuttier coconut flavour alongside the dark chocolate.
- Store leftovers in an airtight tin for up to three days; the soya cream keeps the crumb moist, and a brief warm-up before serving revives the molten chocolate character.
Recipe variations
- Gluten-free version: replace the plain flour with a gluten-free baking blend and add a teaspoon of psyllium husk, keeping the desiccated coconut and soya cream quantities the same for a moist result.
- Festive variant: fold grated orange zest and a pinch of cardamom into the batter and drizzle the cooled cake with extra melted vegan chocolate and toasted coconut flakes for a celebration centrepiece.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Add the plain flour straight into the mixing bowl and the TM7 weighing function measures it to the gram, saving you a separate scale. [Built-in Scale]
- Gentle warming on the melting setting turns the vegan dark chocolate silky without scorching, ready to drizzle over the cooled cake. [Multi-Function]
- Your TM7 blends the soya cream and sunflower margarine into a velvety, lump-free base in seconds for an even crumb. [Multi-Function]
- Thanks to controlled heating, the caster sugar and vanilla sugar dissolve fully into the batter, giving consistent sweetness throughout. [Precision Control]
- Whipping the soya cream with the butterfly whisk adds light airiness, so the coconut cake rises with a tender, airy structure. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- vegan dark chocolate
- sunflower margarine
- caster sugar
- vanilla sugar
- soya cream
- plain flour
- desiccated coconut
- baking powder