"Italian cream cake is traditionally built as a layer cake that's stuffed full of nuts and coconut. This vegan version has a few variations, from the choice to make it in a bundt pan to topping it with a vegan cream cheese frosting that I think comes pretty dang close to the real thing!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups all-purpose flour, minus 2 tablespoons (we are going to make our own self-rising flour!)
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup melted coconut oil
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon almond extract
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1 1/3 cups almond milk
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
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3/4 cup shredded coconut
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3/4 cup chopped nuts
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1 small can coconut cream (5.4 ounces)
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2 tablespoons maple syrup
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2 tablespoons almond milk
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2 tablespoons cashews
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1 teaspoon almond extract
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Extra chopped nuts for topping