Gluten-Free Vegan Easter Cake (No Refined Sugar)

This is a simple, nourishing Easter style cake made with wholesome ingredients. I usually cook intuitively rather than measuring everything perfectly, so consider this a flexible guide rather than strict rules.

If the mixture feels a little too dry, add a splash more almond milk. If it feels too runny, simply adjust with a little extra oat flour. Make it yours and trust your instincts in the kitchen.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

• 2 cups oat flour (or blended oats)
• 1/2 cup chickpea flour
• 1/2 cup arrowroot flour
• 1/2 cup cassava flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ginger
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• Optional: vanilla beans or vanilla extract

Wet ingredients

• 1 grated carrot-squeeze the liquid out
• 1/2 cup almond milk (add more if needed)
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup coconut sugar
• 1 tablespoon almond butter

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (I used my Air-Fryer on bake mode-).
2. In a large bowl, mix all dry ingredients together until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the grated carrot, almond milk, maple syrup, coconut sugar, and almond butter. Stir until smooth.
4. Slowly combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing until you get a thick but pourable batter.
5. Adjust consistency if needed:
   • Too dry → add a splash more almond milk
   • Too wet → add a little more oat flour
6. Pour into a lined baking tin and bake for 20-30 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
7. Allow to cool completely before adding chocolate topping.

Chocolate Topping

A simple homemade chocolate made with coconut oil, cocoa powder, and maple syrup. Gently mix until smooth, then set into moulds or designs in the freezer-place over the cooled cake.

Finishing Touch

Dust lightly with monk fruit icing sugar for a refined sugar-free finish.

A Note from Me

I don’t usually bake with perfect measurements—this recipe is very forgiving and designed to be adjusted based on texture. Trust your intuition, taste as you go, and don’t be afraid to make it your own.

Cooking is meant to feel creative, not strict.