Desserts - Plant Based News https://plantbasednews.org Disrupting The Conventional Narrative Thu, 26 May 2022 15:04:05 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.3 https://i0.wp.com/plantbasednews.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/cropped-pbnlogo.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Desserts - Plant Based News https://plantbasednews.org 32 32 183434871 Vegan Victoria Sponge Cake https://plantbasednews.org/veganrecipes/desserts/vegan-victoria-sponge-cake/ https://plantbasednews.org/veganrecipes/desserts/vegan-victoria-sponge-cake/#respond Thu, 26 May 2022 11:49:11 +0000 https://plantbasednews.org/?p=268702 Are you a hosting a feast fit for a queen? Then this gorgeous Victoria sponge cake featuring Plenish Oat Milk has your name all over it!

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Are you a hosting a feast fit for a queen? Then this gorgeous Victoria sponge cake featuring Plenish Oat Milk has your name all over it!
Duration55 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Prep Time10 mins
Servings12 people

Ingredients

SPONGE
  • 370 ml Plenish Oat Milk
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 330 g self raising flour
  • 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp flaked sea salt
  • 150 g vegan block butter soft
  • 220 g golden caster sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
FILLING / TOPPING
  • 250 ml / 1 cup vegan whipping cream we used Elmlea plant
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 – 2 tbsp icing sugar to taste
  • 6 tbsp strawberry or raspberry jam
  • 400 g fresh strawberries halved or quartered

Instructions

METHOD

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F / 180°C / 160 fan. Line the bottom of two non-stick 20 cm cake pans with parchment paper. Grease the parchment and sides of the tins with vegan butter.
  • Combine the oat milk and apple cider vinegar in a glass jug and microwave for 30 seconds until just warm. This will create a kind of vegan buttermilk.
  • Sift the self raising flour into a mixing bowl and add the baking soda and salt. Mix to combine.
  • Add the soft butter and sugar to a stand mixer and beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Option to use an electric hand whisk if you prefer.
  • Once whipped, fold in about 1/3 of the oat milk mixture and 1/3 of the flour mix. Use a spatula to combine. Repeat twice more until both the mixes are used up. Fold through the vanilla extract. NOTE: doing it in stages will prevent the batter clumping. Do not over mix as this will make the sponge denser.
  • Divide the mixture between the two tins and bake until a toothpick comes out clean, about 30-35 minutes. Allow the cakes to cool down in the tins for 15 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to fully cool.

FILLING / TOPPING

  • Using a stand mixer or electric whisk, whip chilled vegan whipping cream until thick.
  • When the cakes are cooled, spread the jam onto the top of one, a few quartered strawberries if you wish, and top with half of the cream. Place the second sponge on top and the rest of the cream.
  • Decorate with fresh strawberries and optional sprinkling of icing sugar and / or lemon zest.

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Vegan Fudgey Brownies https://plantbasednews.org/veganrecipes/desserts/vegan-fudgey-brownies/ https://plantbasednews.org/veganrecipes/desserts/vegan-fudgey-brownies/#respond Tue, 19 Apr 2022 18:01:00 +0000 https://plantbasednews.org/?p=263572 These delightfully fudgey and gooey brownies are sure to impress anyone!

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These delightfully fudgey and gooey brownies are sure to impress anyone!
Duration50 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Prep Time10 mins
Servings12 servings

Ingredients

  • 400 g caster sugar I use golden caster sugar
  • 200 ml sunflower oil
  • 200 ml plant milk
  • 200 g rice flour for gf or gluten plain flour
  • 100 g cocoa powder
  • 4 t vanilla essence
  • 1/2 t salt

Instructions

  • Heat your oven to 170c/325f/GM3.
  • Put all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix well, using a hand whisk. This will remove the lumps.
  • Pour the mixture into a brownie pan lined with baking paper.
  • Bake for around 40-50 minutes in the middle of the oven. Bake until the top and edges are firm but the middle is still soft.
  • Allow the brownies to cool and they will set more. If you want them less gooey bake for longer. You can bake them again after the first bake, if you need to.
  • Store the brownies in the fridge, they will last at least a week as the sugar acts as a preservative.
This recipe was republished with permission from Chef Day Radley Find the original recipe here

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Vegan Orange Drizzle Cake https://plantbasednews.org/veganrecipes/desserts/vegan-orange-drizzle-cake/ https://plantbasednews.org/veganrecipes/desserts/vegan-orange-drizzle-cake/#respond Sun, 27 Mar 2022 22:54:00 +0000 https://plantbasednews.org/?p=263405 This deliciously moist, zingy, citrusy cake is perfect for parties, afternoon tea, or well, actually anytime!

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This deliciously moist, zingy, citrusy cake is perfect for parties, afternoon tea, or well, actually anytime!
Duration40 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Prep Time20 mins
Servings10 servings

Ingredients

Cake
  • 400 g self-raising flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch salt
  • 150 g golden caster sugar
  • 100 g soft brown sugar or just use 100g extra golden caster sugar
  • 400 ml soya milk
  • 150 ml rapeseed oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract or paste
  • Zest of 2 oranges grated then finely chopped
Butter Icing
  • 100 g vegan spread
  • 500 g icing sugar sieved
  • 40 ml soya milk
  • Zest of 2 oranges grated then finely chopped
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract or paste
Glaze
  • 2 tbsp orange juice
  • 3 tbsp golden caster sugar

Instructions

Cake

  • Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF/Gas Mark 4.
  • Line 2 x 8cm or 9cm cake tins with baking parchment.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients including the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt.
  • In a large jug, combine the wet ingredients including the soya milk, rapeseed oil, vanilla extract and orange zest.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and gently mix until fully combined. Do not over-stir.
  • Divide the mixture equally into the two cake tins then tap them on the work surface before putting them into the oven for 20 minutes. This is a tip from Ms Cupcake to stop the raising agents working too quickly.
  • Test the cakes are cooked with a skewer, knife or tooth pick to see if they come out clean. Set the cakes aside to cool.

Icing

  • Put all the ingredients into a large mixing bowl and combine using an electric hand whisk. Set aside.

Drizzle

  • Mix the ingredients together in a jug.
  • Using a tooth pick, prick each cake all over but try not to go all the way through the bottom of the cake or the drizzle will spill out.
  • Pour the drizzle evenly over each cake.

Assembly

  • Place one of the cakes onto a large plate (flat side down) and then cut a fine layer off the top of the cake to create a flatter surface for the icing.
  • Evenly spread half the butter icing onto this half of the cake. Place the other half of the cake on top then ice the top of the cake with the remaining icing.
  • Option to sprinkle extra orange zest over the top.
This recipe was republished with permission from Viva’s Vegan Recipe Club. Find the original recipe here

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Vegan Spiced Pear Crumble https://plantbasednews.org/veganrecipes/desserts/vegan-spiced-pear-crumble/ https://plantbasednews.org/veganrecipes/desserts/vegan-spiced-pear-crumble/#respond Sun, 27 Mar 2022 21:33:00 +0000 https://plantbasednews.org/?p=263379 This easy healthy crumble uses pears and dates for sweetness, so you can have it for dessert OR breakfast!

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This easy healthy crumble uses pears and dates for sweetness, so you can have it for dessert OR breakfast!
Duration40 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Prep Time20 mins
Servings6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 kg ripe pears peeled, cored and chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cardamom optional
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 70 g refined coconut oil melted or vegan margarine
  • 100 g ground almonds
  • 100 g porridge/fine oats
  • 50 g walnuts roughly chopped
  • 200 g dates chopped
  • 30-50 ml water

Instructions

  • Heat your oven to 180c/360f/GM4.
  • Put the chopped pears, spices and water in an oven dish.
  • In a large bowl mix the oil, almonds, oats, walnuts and dates. Add 30-50ml water until the crumble top just about holds together when pressed together. Top the pears with this mixture and pat down.
  • Bake for around 20 minutes until the pears are cooked through and the topping is crispy. Serve immediately.
This recipe was republished with permission from Chef Day Radley. Find the original recipe here

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Easy Cinnamon Iced Buns https://plantbasednews.org/veganrecipes/desserts/easy-cinnamon-iced-buns/ https://plantbasednews.org/veganrecipes/desserts/easy-cinnamon-iced-buns/#respond Sun, 20 Mar 2022 20:02:00 +0000 https://plantbasednews.org/?p=263360 These buns are so easy to make and will definitely spice up any breakfast platter!

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These buns are so easy to make and will definitely spice up any breakfast platter!
Duration40 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Prep Time10 mins
Servings18 servings

Ingredients

Buns
  • 2 sheets puff pastry – use GF if necessary
  • 1/2 cup pecans
  • 1/2 cup light or dark brown sugar we used dark brown
  • 4 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • tbsp cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp vegan butter melted
Icing
  • 3/4 cup icing sugar
  • ¾ tbsp plant milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract or paste

Instructions

Buns

  • Preheat the oven to 180ºC (fan)/350ºF/Gas Mark 4.
  • Place the pecans on a baking tray and toast them until they are golden, between 5-10 minutes. Check them after 5 minutes as they can burn quite quickly. When cool, cut them into small pieces. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix the sugar, salt and cinnamon.
  • On a floured surface, unfold the first puff pastry sheet and lay it with the long edge facing you.
  • Brush half of the melted butter over the entire sheet. Evenly sprinkle half the cinnamon/sugar/salt mix over the entire sheet.
  • Roll the pastry up, away from you, into a sausage shape and lay it seal side down on the worktop.
  • Cut off both ends (around an inch either side) and then cut the roll into 9 even pieces.
  • Place the rolls on a lined baking tray (with good spacing in between each one), swirl side up, and set aside until you’ve repeated the process with the second sheet.
  • Once you’ve repeated the process with the second puff pastry sheet and filling, place the two baking trays into the oven and bake for around 17-20 minutes or until golden.

Icing

  • Mix all the ingredients together and add a little more plant milk, bit by bit, if necessary. You want the icing to be thick (ish) but pourable at the same time.

Assembly

  • Arrange the warm cinnamon buns on a tray, drizzle over the icing and top with the toasted pecans immediately after.
This recipe was republished with permission from Viva’s Vegan Recipe Club. Find the original recipe here

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Vegan Chocolate Protein Muffins https://plantbasednews.org/veganrecipes/desserts/vegan-chocolate-protein-muffins/ https://plantbasednews.org/veganrecipes/desserts/vegan-chocolate-protein-muffins/#respond Tue, 08 Mar 2022 18:46:00 +0000 https://plantbasednews.org/?p=263238 These gluten-free and refined sugar-free vegan chocolate protein muffins are a great snack for on the go and make a delicious healthy dessert.

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These gluten-free and refined sugar-free vegan chocolate protein muffins are a great snack for on the go and make a delicious healthy dessert.
Duration45 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Prep Time10 mins
Servings12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Flaxseed ground
  • 3 tbsp Water
  • 1 cup Soy Milk
  • 1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 cups Oat Flour
  • 1/2 cup Almond Flour
  • 1/2 cup Vegan Chocolate Protein Powder
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 Ripe Banana mashed
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Oil melted
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 3/4 cup dairy-free Chocolate Chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of water. Set aside for 5 minutes, this creates a flax egg.
  • In a large cup, stir together 1 cup of soy milk and 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar. Set aside for 5 minutes, this creates the vegan buttermilk.
  • To a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of oat flour, 1/2 cup of almond flour, 1/2 cup of vegan protein powder, 1/4 cup of cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
  • In a separate medium bowl, mash 1 ripe banana with a fork. Then mix in 1/2 cup of maple syrup, 1/2 cup of melted coconut oil, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 cup of vegan buttermilk.
  • Pour the wet ingredients bowl into the dry ingredients bowl, add the flax egg, and gently mix the batter until combined.
  • Line the muffin pan with liners or use a nonstick silicone muffin pan. Pour about 1/3 cup of batter into each mold. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top and bake for 35-40 minutes. Stick a knife or toothpick to check it’s fully baked.
  • Let the muffins cool for 10 minutes in the pan and enjoy!
This recipe was republished with permission from Maria’s Munchies

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Chocolate & Raspberry Torte https://plantbasednews.org/veganrecipes/desserts/chocolate-raspberry-torte/ https://plantbasednews.org/veganrecipes/desserts/chocolate-raspberry-torte/#respond Sun, 06 Mar 2022 18:09:00 +0000 https://plantbasednews.org/?p=263229 This indulgent chocolate torte is simple to make and is most definitely a crowd pleaser

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This indulgent chocolate torte is simple to make and is most definitely a crowd pleaser.
Duration3 hrs 30 mins
Cook Time3 hrs 20 mins
Prep Time10 mins
Servings10 servings

Ingredients

Base
  • 200 g vegan digestive biscuits
  • 85 g vegan butter or spread
Raspberry Layer
  • 200 g raspberries
  • 50 g caster sugar
Torte
  • 300 g high quality dark vegan chocolate (70% cocoa), broken into pieces
  • 200 g vegan milk chocolate broken into pieces
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 150 g caster sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla paste or extract
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 310 ml water

Instructions

Base

  • Preheat the oven to 180ºC (fan)/350ºF/Gas Mark 4.
  • Grease a springform cake tin (20-25cm diameter approx.) and set aside.
  • Thoroughly blend all the base ingredients in a food processor or bash them with a rolling pin until fine and then pour them into a large mixing bowl.
  • Gently melt the butter/spread in a small saucepan, on a low heat until fully dissolved. Combine thoroughly with the blended digestives.
  • Empty the mixture into the bottom of the greased cake tin and press evenly. Place in the oven for 5-10 minutes until slightly golden. Set aside to cool.

Raspberry Layer

  • In a medium saucepan, mix the raspberries and sugar together on a medium heat. Simmer for 5-10 minutes or until reduced down to a jammy consistency. Set aside.

Torte

  • In a large mixing bowl, break up the chocolate and add the salt. Set aside.
  • Heat the sugar on a low-medium heat until melted and starting to turn amber.
  • Remove from the heat then add the vanilla extract, coconut oil and water. Return the pan to a gentle heat and warm it up for a few minutes. Don’t worry if the sugar solidifies, just keep stirring it on a low heat until it dissolves again.
  • Pour the heated liquid straight onto the chocolate and hand whisk continuously until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth.
  • Pour half the chocolate mixture over the base, then pour in the raspberry layer but leave about 1cm around the edge. Pour the other half of the chocolate over the top and give the tin a little tap to even out the top.
  • Place in the fridge and leave to chill for a minimum of 3 hours.
  • Decorate with freeze dried raspberries and a sprinkling of cocoa or cacao powder.
This recipe was republished with permission from Viva

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Vegan Mini Egg Cookie Traybake https://plantbasednews.org/veganrecipes/vegan-mini-egg-cookie-traybake/ https://plantbasednews.org/veganrecipes/vegan-mini-egg-cookie-traybake/#respond Sun, 27 Feb 2022 17:43:00 +0000 https://plantbasednews.org/?p=262497 This is the ultimate Easter treat for kids and adults alike!

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This is the ultimate Easter treat for kids and adults alike!
Duration35 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Prep Time10 mins
Servings16 servings

Ingredients

Dry ingredients
  • 400 g/2½ cups plain flour use GF if required
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 200 g vegan mini eggs eg Doisy & Dam or use alternative
  • 150 g/¾ cup golden caster sugar
  • 170 g/¾ cup soft light brown sugar
  • Pinch salt
Wet ingredients
  • 250 g/1 cup vegan butter we used Naturli block, very slightly softened
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract or paste
  • 1 flax egg 1 tbsp ground flaxseed combined with 3 tbsp water, mixed in a bowl and set aside

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180ºC (fan)/350ºF/Gas Mark 4.
  • Grease and line a deep square baking tray (20cm x 20cm).

Dry ingredients

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine thoroughly and set aside.

Wet ingredients

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all ingredients until creamy and soft.
  • Spoon the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and combine. You’ll probably need to use your hands to form into a soft dough.
  • Firmly and evenly press the dough into the lined baking tray.
  • Place the tray in the oven for 20-25 minutes. Check after 15 minutes and if it is browning too quickly then cover it with tin foil and place back in the oven.
  • Best served warm and gooey.
This recipe was republished with permission from Viva’s Vegan Recipe Club. Find the original recipe here.

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No-Churn Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream https://plantbasednews.org/veganrecipes/desserts/no-churn-vegan-chocolate-ice-cream-2/ https://plantbasednews.org/veganrecipes/desserts/no-churn-vegan-chocolate-ice-cream-2/#respond Tue, 15 Feb 2022 17:40:00 +0000 https://plantbasednews.org/?p=262112 It takes just 10 minutes to make and it’s creamy and delicious! Treat yourself!

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It takes just 10 minutes to make and it’s creamy and delicious! Treat yourself!
No-Churn Chocolate Ice Cream
Duration6 hrs 10 mins
Prep Time10 mins
Servings12 servings

Ingredients

  • 50 g cocoa or raw cacao powder
  • 90 ml water
  • 370 g vegan condensed milk
  • 450 ml vegan double cream we used Elmlea
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract or paste
  • 100 g approx. chocolate of your choice (or vegan brownies etc), broken into chunks (we were indulgent and used a bar of Rhythm 108 Hazelnut Truffle bar)

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, mix together the cocoa powder and water on a medium heat for a few minutes until the cocoa powder has dissolved.
  • In a large mixing bowl, use an electric whisk to thicken up the double cream. Then add the cocoa mix, the condensed milk, salt and vanilla and whisk again until combined and the cocoa powder has dissolved.
  • Add most of the chocolate chunks and then pour into a 2 litre container. Sprinkle over the remaining chocolate and then freeze for a minimum of 6 hours.
This recipe was republished with permission from Viva’s Vegan Recipe Club. Find the original recipe here.

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Easy Vegan Rocky Road https://plantbasednews.org/veganrecipes/desserts/easy-vegan-rocky-road-2/ https://plantbasednews.org/veganrecipes/desserts/easy-vegan-rocky-road-2/#respond Sun, 13 Feb 2022 16:10:00 +0000 https://plantbasednews.org/?p=262093 With minimal prep time you can impress friends and family minus the fuss. They are also great to make as a gift!

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With minimal prep time you can impress friends and family minus the fuss. They are also great to make as a gift!
Duration2 hrs 15 mins
Prep Time15 mins

Ingredients

  • 200 g/7 oz digestive or rich tea biscuits
  • 300 g/10½ oz chocolate we used 70% cocoa solids – this is very rich so use a lighter chocolate or a mix of light and dark chocolate if you prefer
  • 125 g/4½ oz vegan butter we used Naturli Vegan Block
  • 3 tbsp golden syrup
  • 100 g/3½ oz vegan mini marshmallows
  • 50 g/2 cups puffed rice optional
  • 50 g/¼ cup raisins optional
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp icing sugar sieved or 30g/1 oz vegan white chocolate, melted

Instructions

  • Grease and line a 20cm square brownie tin.
  • In a large saucepan, melt the chocolate, golden syrup, butter and salt on a low heat.
  • Place the 200g biscuits in a freezer bag and bash them into pieces. It’s good to have a mixture of biscuit dust, smaller and larger pieces.
  • Add the biscuits, marshmallows, raisins and puffed rice to the melted chocolate mixture and stir through until completely covered.
  • Empty the mixture into the lined baking tin, spreading evenly.
  • Pop it in the fridge and chill for 2 hours minimum.
  • To decorate, dust with icing sugar or drizzle with melted vegan white chocolate.
This recipe was republished with permission from Viva’s Vegan Recipe Club. Find the original recipe here.

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