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Chocolate SunButter Vegan Mini Cakes
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Chocolate SunButter Vegan Mini Cakes

These Chocolate SunButter Vegan Mini Cakes are the ultimate definition of decadent. Made with a nicely sweet SunButter buttercream that comes snuggled in between two moist chocolate layers and lightly spread on top; these mini cakes are the perfect sweet treat for any occasion and are whipped together in a few easy steps.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Keyword: cakes, chocolate, dairy-free, dessert, mini, sunbutter, sunflower seeds, sweets, vegan
Servings: 6 Mini Cakes
Calories: 704kcal
Author: Shanika

Ingredients

Vegan Chocolate Cake:

  • 2 ½ cups Organic All-Purpose flour
  • 1 cup Organic pure cane sugar
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ cup Pure maple syrup
  • 2 ½ cups Almond milk
  • cup coconut oil, melted
  • 2 Tbsps apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon vanila extract

SunButter Buttercream:

  • 2-2 ½ cups Organic powdered sugar
  • ½ cup SunButter Creamy Butter
  • 1-2 Tbsps Almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line two 8" round baking cake pans with parchment paper (or grease them using vegan butter).
  • In a large bowl, add the flour, pure cane sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt, whisking everything together.
  • In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the Almond milk, coconut oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, vanilla extract and let it sit for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add wet mixture to the dry ingredients and using a spatula, mix everything together without OVER-MIXING.
  • Once ingredients are full incorporated, evenly pour your batter into both cake pans and bake for 40-45 minutes, until the center is set (after you test it with a toothpick or knife).
  • When bake through, remove from oven and let cakes cool for 15 -20 minutes before removing them out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, make your buttercream.

For the SunButter Buttercream:

  • Add 1 cup of powdered sugar to the bowl of an electric mixer and while mixing on low speed, add vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of SunButter at a time, stopping in between each interval so that it completely mixes together. Then add additional powdered sugar, ½ cup at a time, along with 1-2 Tbsps of Almond milk, until buttercream's consistency is creamy and smooth. Once done, add buttercream to the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • Once cakes have fully cooled, carefully place each onto a flat surface. Using a 2" cutter, gently cut into mini circles, making about 12 circles in total.
  • Sandwich two chocolate cakes together with a generous amount (about 1 Tbsp) of SunButter buttercream. Repeat until all cakes are made.
  • Top each mini cakes with another generous tablespoon of SunButter buttercream and add a slice of strawberry and a mint leaf, optional. Wallah!
  • Dig your forks in and enjoy.
  • Bon Appetite!

Notes

SUNBUTTER BUTTERCREAM: When adding powdered sugar and SunButter, it's super important to have patience and keep a close eye on the consistency. Adding JUST ENOUGH SunButter and powdered sugar creates the creamiest buttercream possible. If buttercream becomes TOO THICK, add 1 tablespoon of Almond milk, ALWAYS keeping the mixer speed on LOW.
STORAGE: Mini cakes are best stored refrigerated for up to 3 days, tightly sealed. 

Nutrition

Calories: 704kcal | Carbohydrates: 165g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 863mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 62g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 252mg | Iron: 4mg