Moringa & Strawberry Cake

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"In love with incorporating Moringa powder into my baking. It tastes similar to matcha powder, but it’s beautiful colour is much more stable than matcha. Can’t wait to use it more!!"
-- @365cleaneats

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This soft and fluffy vegan cake gets its beautiful green color from the superfood moringa and is topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries for a light and sweet dessert or snack.

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Prep time 15mins
Cook time 30mins

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ingredients

  • 190 grams all purpose flour
  • 10 grams Moringa powder ⁣
  • 15 grams tapioca flour
  • 1 teaspoon aluminium-free baking powder⁣
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda ⁣
  • 100 grams sugar 
  • 1 cup soy milk or choice of plant-based milk⁣
  • 70 grams neutral oil
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar 
  • vegan whipped cream
  • strawberries, sliced, to garnish

Method

  • Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 180⁰C (375ºF). Line a tin with parchment paper.⁣

  • Step 2

    In a large bowl, slowly whisk milk into the olive oil. Continue to whisk until mixture is emulsified. Add sugar and mix well. 

  • Step 3

    In the same bowl, add the sifted dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Add white vinegar and mix well.

  • Step 4

    Pour the batter into the prepared tin.

  • Step 5

    Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let t cool completely before decorating.

  • Step 6

    Decorate the cake with strawberries and whipped cream.