Healthy Black Sesame Swirl Vanilla Cake (vegan, oil-free, refined sugar free)
A flavorful vanilla cake with a nutty swirl of black sesame makes for the yummiest dessert. Healthy, yet delicious, the flavors are amazing.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar (or organic cane sugar)
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk (or any non-dairy milk)
- 1/3 cup + 1 Tbsp unsweetened coconut yogurt
- 1/4 cup cashew butter
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Black Sesame Swirl
- 2 tbsp black sesame paste
- 1 tsp coconut sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease or line an 8×8 pan.
- In a large bowl, add the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
- In a medium bowl, add the almond milk, yogurt, cashew butter, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla. Whisk until well combined.
- Add wet to the dry. Stir with a spatula until just combined, careful not to overmix. Pour batter into pan. In a small bowl, stir the black sesame paste and coconut sugar together. Add little dollops on top of the batter and lightly swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let it cool completely before cutting. Enjoy!
Servings: 9