Vegan Orange and Coconut Cake
This vegan orange and coconut cake combines citrusy orange zest with creamy coconut milk and desiccated coconut for a moist, dairy-free dessert. The Thermomix TM7 weighs, grates and mixes everything in one bowl, giving an even batter without manual effort. Ideal for vegan guests, afternoon tea or a festive plant-based treat.
About this recipe
Vegan Orange and Coconut Cake with the Thermomix TM7 is the kind of plant-based dessert recipe that proves you don't need eggs or butter for a tender, fragrant crumb. Fresh orange zest and coconut milk do the heavy lifting: the zest releases its aromatic oils straight into the batter, while the coconut milk keeps every slice moist for days. In the all-in-one kitchen machine, the cake comes together in a single bowl, which means less washing up and a consistently even mixture. If you have been searching for vegan cake recipes for your Thermomix TM7, this one fits afternoon tea, birthdays and festive buffets alike. The desiccated coconut adds a delicate chew and a snow-white finish, making the cake look as good as it tastes. It is also a smart choice when non-vegan guests are at the table, because nobody misses the dairy. Serve it as a dessert with a drizzle of orange syrup or as a sweet snack with your afternoon coffee.
Preparation tips
- Use a fine grater for the orange zest and stop at the white pith, which tastes bitter. Rubbing the zest into the caster sugar before mixing releases far more citrus aroma throughout the coconut batter.
- Bring the coconut milk and vegan margarine to room temperature before starting. Cold coconut milk can seize when it meets the melted margarine, leaving small lumps in an otherwise smooth batter.
- For extra coconut flavour, lightly toast the desiccated coconut in a dry pan and reserve a handful to sprinkle over the finished cake. It also hides any small cracks on the surface beautifully.
Recipe variations
- Gluten-free version: replace the plain flour with a self-raising gluten-free blend and add a spoonful of ground almonds for structure. The coconut milk keeps the crumb moist, so the texture stays tender rather than crumbly.
- Festive variation: add a pinch of cardamom and a splash of orange blossom water to the batter, then finish with a glaze of icing sugar and orange juice and a snowfall of desiccated coconut. Perfect for a vegan Christmas table.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weigh the plain flour and caster sugar straight into the mixing bowl with the TM7 built-in scale for gram-precise results every time. [Precision Control]
- Grating the orange zest with the Thermomix takes seconds and captures every aromatic oil without any bitter pith in your batter. [Multi-Function]
- The TM7 mixes coconut milk and melted vegan margarine into a silky, lump-free batter in one hands-free step. [Guided Cooking]
- Grinding desiccated coconut finely in the Thermomix gives the crumb an extra-soft texture and deeper coconut flavour throughout. [Multi-Function]
- Heating the vegan margarine gently in the Thermomix keeps it liquid without splattering, so it blends evenly into the cake mixture. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- plain flour
- caster sugar
- vanilla sugar
- baking powder
- bicarbonate of soda
- orange zest
- sunflower oil
- sparkling mineral water
- orange juice, freshly squeezed
- orange juice, freshly squeezed