CAKE BATTER ▢ 1 ½ cup Soy Milk ▢ 1 ½ tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar ▢ 2 ¼ cups Flour ▢ ¼ cup Cornstarch ▢ ¾ cup Cocoa Powder ▢ 1 ½ cup Sugar ▢ 2 tsp Baking Soda ▢ 1 tsp Baking Powder ▢ 1 tsp Salt ▢ 2 tsp Espresso Powder ▢ ½ cup Canola Oil ▢ 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
COCONUT PECAN FILLING ▢ 1 ½ tbsp Cornstarch ▢ 1 cup Coconut Milk ▢ ¼ cup Vegan Butter ▢ ½ cup Brown Sugar ▢ ½ tsp Vanilla Extract ▢ 1 cup Shredded Coconut ▢ ½ cup Chopped Pecan Nuts CHOCOLATE FROSTING ▢ ⅓ cup Vegan Butter ▢ 1 cup + 2 tbsp Powdered Sugar ▢ 4 tbsp Cocoa Powder ▢ ½ tsp Vanilla Extract ▢ 1-2 tbsp Almond Milk
In a medium bowl, whisk soy milk and apple cider vinegar. Set aside for the milk to curdle.
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In another large mixing bowl whisk, the flour, cornstarch, unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder. Set aside.
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Pour the soy milk mixture, oil, vanilla extract, and hot water into the dry ingredients and whisk or beat until the batter is combined.
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Divide the Vegan German Chocolate Cake batter evenly in the two greased springform cake pans.
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Bake each vegan German cake for 20-25 minutes in an oven preheated to 350°F (180°C).
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Remove the german cake layers from the oven and cool for 15 minutes in the pan, then 15 more minutes on a cooling rack.
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In a medium saucepan, add the cornstarch mixture, vegan butter, brown sugar. Bring over medium heat.
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Remove the vegan frosting from the heat and stir in vanilla, chopped pecans, and shredded coconut.
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Allow complete cooling in a bowl before spreading over the cake. The mixture thickens as it cools down.
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In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the soft vegan butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, and almond milk.
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First, level the German cakes using a serrated knife. Slice the thin bumpy layer from the top of the cakes to create a flat surface.
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Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Evenly cover with half the coconut pecan frosting, then top with the second layer of cake.
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Spread half the vegan chocolate buttercream on top of it. Then, spread the remaining coconut pecan frosting on top, but leaving a free space of half an inch on the side.
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Decorate the top of the Vegan German cake with toasted pecan halves and extra shredded coconut.
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Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Makes: 12 Slices Calories: 520 kcal per Slice