Plant-Based Peach Cake with Pecan Vanilla Frosting
Peach Cake?! Yes! Sweet, juicy peaches are used twice in this plant-based recipe: to add moisture for the oil-free batter and chunks of juicy sweetness. Topped with a healthy, vegan Pecan Vanilla Frosting, this is the ultimate summer dessert.
For the Plant-Based Peach Cake with Pecan Vanilla Frosting:
1 ¼cupsunsweetened almond milk(10 ounces)
1 ½cuppitted dates(300g)
1medium peachroughly chopped
1teaspoonpure vanilla extract
2teaspoonswhite vinegar
1cupspelt flour(140g)
1cupoat flour(90g)
1teaspoonsbaking powder
2teaspoonbaking soda
1teaspoonground nutmeg
1peach½ diced and ½ thinly sliced, for garnish
For the Pecan Vanilla Frosting:
½cuppitted dates(100g)
½cupunsalted raw pecan pieces(56g or 2 ounces)
2teaspoonspure vanilla extract
Dash of salt
¾cupwater
Instructions
To make the Plant-Based Peach Cake:
Preheat oven to 350Line a 9-inch round cake pan or spring-form pan with parchment paper.
For the wet mixture: In a blender, combine the almond milk, dates, 1 peach, vanilla extract, and vinegar. Puree until creamy, about 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed.
For the dry mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the spelt flour, oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and nutmeg. Use a whisk or fork to combine. Make a well in the center. Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir until well-combined, but be careful not to overmix. Work quickly. Fold in the ½ diced peach.
To bake the Plant-Based Peach Cake: Pour the cake batter into your pre-lined pan. Garnish the top with the reserved peach slices. Bake until it passes the toothpick test, 50-60 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool at least 10 minutes. While the cake cools, make the Pecan Vanilla Frosting.
To make the Pecan Vanilla Frosting:
Place all ingredients in a blender. Puree until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Transfer to an airtight container and cover. Chill until it becomes firm and spreadable. Use within a week or freeze for longer.
To finish the Plant-Based Peach Cake with Pecan Vanilla Frosting:
Remove the cake from the pan. Let cool 10 more minutes Spread on the Pecan Vanilla Frosting. Slice and serve!