As I have mentioned many times, I try to challenge myself to do something new in each post. This time it was to work with a white background. I used a lighting tent and a few off-camera flashes. It’s not my usual style but I’m pretty pleased with the results. =)
This single serving, gluten free, two minute coconut cake is super easy and delicious. The coconut flour has a really unique texture and just melts in your mouth. At one point I said that if you ever make anything from this site it should be the two minute carrot cake; now I’m gonna have to say it should be this. I eat it for breakfast. =D
Ingredients for the Coconut Cake
- 3 Tbs coconut flour
- 2 Tsp sugar
- 1 packet stevia (optional but cake will not be very sweet without it)
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 Tbs coconut oil
- 1 Tbs non-dairy milk
- 1.5 Tbs coconut milk
- 1/3 cup silken tofu
Directions
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and stir vigorously until combined.
- Microwave 2 – 3 minutes.
- Eat by itself or serve with vanilla cashew icing and a sprinkle of shaved coconut.
* Note that microwaving times will vary. The cake should be firm to the touch. Microwave 30-60 seconds longer if need be.
* It should also be mentioned that this cake expands quite a bit so use a larger bowl or cup.
*For those that care, this coconut cake has 310 calories.
Marshall jumped in the lighting tent and I snapped a shot of him right before he sneezed. How cute is he? I totally made this my desktop background.
If you’d like, you can make it your desktop image too. =)
Check it out! My photo is in the Feb/March issue of BUST magazine. I photographed Isa Chandra’s apple pie and olive oil crust. It was SO tasty! You can find the recipe in BUST mag (obviously) or in Vegan Pie in the Sky. BUST and Isa rule!
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Radhika Sarohia - Made this today on Thanksgiving, subbed in extra vegan milk for the tofu. Came out excellent:D
Great recipe, thanks! Will be making this often for sure :-D
Radhika Sarohia - This looks so delicious, I am going to try making it for sure
janneke - wow, that looks great! and i’ve to tell you that your kitty is indeed the cutest ever! (:
Denise - You rock the vegan community! Love this so much. I always thought you had a talent for black background an eye no one can have, but now, I can say you have an eye for everything. Challenge yourself more V! Amazing work.
Sue quinn - Utterly beautiful site! Wondered if you can make the coconut cake without a microwave! I know it wont be 2 minutes but is it still possible?
Madhu - …rrrr….
Kelsey - I just happened upon your blog and have fallen in love with your photos! You put so much style into them! And these 2 minute cakes look amazing. I’m going to have to try them out.
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com - Gorgeous shot!! Why it took me so long to discover your blog, I DON’T KNOW!!!
Roy - nice!
Sonia - I’m not sure my previous comment is published or not.
What a lovely and great facelift of your site! And, hearty congratulation for magazine appearance. Isa and her recipes rocks so you and your pics! :) Your cat = funny! :D
p.s. I know I’m too late to leave my comment here but still. I’m loving your beautiful site with full of simplicity!
Sonia - What a great and gorgeous facelift of your site! Hey, congratulations for magazine appearance. Isa and her recipes rocks + you and your pics rocks, totally! :) And, that cat, so funny. :D
p.s. I know I’m too late to leave my comment but still. ;) I love your everything about your blog and simplicity.
Soma - The white is beautiful, just beautiful. You should do this more often.
Scissors and Spice - As always–love the pictures. And your cat! What a character!
Jeanine - I just made this! Exactly the cake-fix I needed today. It’s amazing how beautiful you made this look because it’s not exactly the prettiest cake coming out of the microwave :). Nice job on a tough subject…
Mai - Gorgeous! Your food photography inspires me to start exploring my own. I love coconut cake, and I can’t believe it can be so easily made. I’ll be sure to try this one soon.
Naomi - Gorgeous! I love your lighter white shots! The cake looks dang good as well!
Ashlae - Congrats on the feature in Bust! That’s awesome. And I totally made that picture of Marshall my desktop background. He’s going to turn me into a cat lady, I tell you.
littlemiao - what a fantastic photo of Marshall! The coconut cakes look super delicious. Yummy!
Cookie and Kate - Stunning visuals! I love the stack of bowls and dripping icing in the first photo.
¡Yo Soy Liz! - that kitty picture is amazing! and the coconut cake looks divine
Kelly @ Inspired Edibles - Marshall. Could you die. Congrats on Bust. This cake looks fantastic. Do you play around with other natural sweeteners from time to time? Coconut palm would be gorgeous in this…
Evan Thomas - This looks terrific. I can’t get enough coconut flour(well now I can because I ran out this morning). I love the grey-toned photos.
Nora - That cake looks delicious and your photos are absolutely gorgeous once again. I love the white.
Georgia - A 2 minute cake. Who knew? And Marshall is such a cutie.
Jes - Oh man, Marshall, why are you so awesome?
Congrats on Bust! Love that mag!
Plus, this coconut cake? So tempted. So so tempted.
Kankana - The first photo is amazing .. with so many bowls .. lovely idea! Now I know what am going to bake for hubby’s birthday. We are shifting apt on the same date and when I can bake a cake in 2 mins.. then why not!! right :)
mirela - gorgeous pictures laike usually!
Courtney - Congrats on the pic in Bust! Looks gorgeous, just like all of your pics. I just love your rustic, simple style.