Description
Tangy Pickle Cake is a bold and unique plant-based dessert combining the unexpected zest of pickles with sweet and tangy flavors. This moist, tender cake uses simple, accessible ingredients to create a vibrant and delightful treat that surprises with every bite. Ideal for vegan and gluten-free diets, it offers versatility for customization and makes for a refreshing conversation starter at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups plant-based flour (all-purpose or whole wheat)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup plant-based yogurt
- 1/3 cup sunflower oil
- 1/2 cup natural sweetener (maple syrup or agave nectar)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1/2 cup pickle juice
Additional Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped pickles
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease your baking pan. Chop your pickles into small pieces and gather your wet and dry ingredients separately for a smooth cooking process.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together plant-based flour, baking powder, a pinch of salt, and natural gelling agent. This ensures even rising and a light texture throughout the cake.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix plant-based yogurt, sunflower oil, natural sweetener, vanilla extract (natural), and pickle juice until smooth and well combined.
- Bring It All Together: Gradually incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry mix, stirring gently until you have a smooth batter. Fold in the chopped pickles carefully to distribute their flavor without overworking the batter.
- Bake and Cool: Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for approximately 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use fresh pickle juice, but be mindful of its saltiness to keep the cake perfectly balanced in flavor.
- Stir batter just until combined to keep the texture tender and light.
- Keep plant-based yogurt and oil at room temperature for better integration into the batter.
- Fresher pickles provide a crisper, cleaner tang that brightens the whole cake.
- Check for doneness a few minutes before suggested baking time, as oven temperatures may vary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Tangy Pickle Cake, vegan dessert, plant-based cake, unique dessert, gluten-free, pickle dessert