Vegan Cassata Cake Recipe
Introduction
This vegan cassata cake is a delicious and unique twist on the classic Italian dessert. It’s a layer cake made with moist vegan vanilla cake, almond paste, and creamy vegan ricotta cheese. The cake is then covered with a rich and sweet vegan custard and topped with a vegan chocolate ganache. The combination of flavors and textures makes this a truly decadent dessert that everyone will love.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegan butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup almond milk
For the filling:
- 1 cup vegan ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup almond paste
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the custard:
- 2 cups almond milk
- 1/2 cup vegan coconut cream
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the ganache:
- 1/2 cup vegan dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup almond milk
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat together the vegan butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond milk and beat until combined.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
In a medium bowl, mix together the vegan ricotta, almond paste, maple syrup, and vanilla until combined. Spread the mixture over the cooled cake.
To make the custard, whisk together the almond milk, coconut cream, cornstarch, sugar, vanilla, and nutmeg in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture starts to thicken. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
Pour the custard over the cake and spread it evenly. Place the cake in the fridge to chill for at least 2 hours.
To make the ganache, heat the almond milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the chocolate chips and stir until melted and smooth. Let cool slightly.
Pour the ganache over the cake and spread it evenly. Place the cake back in the fridge to chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition
One serving of this vegan cassata cake (1/8 of the cake) has the following nutrition information:
- Calories: 370
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Protein: 5g
- Sugar: 26g
Conclusion
This vegan cassata cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is sure to be a hit. The combination of moist vegan vanilla cake, creamy vegan ricotta, and sweet vegan custard makes for an unforgettable combination of flavors and textures. Enjoy this vegan take on the classic Italian dessert for your next special occasion!
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