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Red Velvet Heart Cake

Red Velvet Heart Cake

Experience the magic of a plant-based Red Velvet Heart Cake that melts in your mouth. This vibrant dessert combines deep cocoa notes with a velvety crumb. It is perfect for celebrations or quiet sustainable moments, using natural dyes to keep it eco-friendly and bright.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups organic all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup fair-trade cocoa powder
  • 1 cup unrefined cane sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 cup vegan buttermilk (unsweetened soy milk + apple cider vinegar)
  • 2-3 tablespoons beetroot powder or concentrated beet juice
  • 2 tablespoons flax eggs (ground flaxseeds + water)
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • Pinch of sea salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a heart-shaped pan with coconut oil and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. Mix soy milk and apple cider vinegar in a small jar and let it sit for 10 minutes to thicken.
  3. Sift flour, cocoa powder, beetroot powder, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl and whisk until combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk melted coconut oil, cane sugar, vanilla extract, and flax eggs. Gradually add the vegan buttermilk while whisking constantly.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until no dry streaks remain.
  6. Pour batter into prepared mold and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake rest in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare the frosting by whipping vegan cream cheese, organic powdered sugar, and lemon juice together.
  9. Once the cake is cool, apply a thin crumb coat of frosting, chill for 20 minutes, then apply a final layer.
  10. Garnish with fresh raspberries or edible rose petals.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature n Sift dry ingredients to avoid lumps n Use an offset spatula for frosting