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vegan dark chocolate raspberry shortcake loaf

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Breads &amp, Loaf Cakes
Servings: 8
Author: Valentina | The Baking Fairy

Ingredients

  • *for the loaf cake*
  • 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • cup cocoa powder
  • ½ cup granulated white sugar
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsweetened nondairy milk
  • cup oil
  • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon chocolate extract
  • ½ cup vegan dark chocolate chips
  • *for the coconut whipped cream*
  • 1 can coconut cream chilled overnight
  • 2 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • *for the ganache*
  • ½ cup vegan dark chocolate chips
  • 2-3 tablespoon unsweetened nondairy milk
  • *for serving*
  • 1 pint raspberry

Instructions

  • First, place the can of coconut cream in the fridge, and let chill for at least 6 hours but optimally overnight. DO NOT SHAKE AT ANY POINT.
  • Now, let's prepare the loaf cake. Preheat oven to 400F.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Stir in the milk, oil, and extracts, followed by the vinegar. Finally, mix in the chocolate chips.
  • Spray a 9 x 5 loaf pan with nonstick spray, and pour prepared batter into pan.
  • Bake at 400F for 10 minutes, then lower temperature to 350F and bake for 25-30 min longer, until loaf is puffy and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few crumbs. Let cool COMPLETELY before assembling.
  • When ready to put everything together, prepare the coconut whipped cream. Carefully grab can from fridge, and open. Using a spoon, transfer all the solids into a bowl for whipping. Be sure to leave all the liquid behind in the can.
  • Using a hand mixer, beat coconut cream until smooth and creamy, then add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract/paste. Beat until fluffy like whipped cream.
  • Finally, prepare the ganache. Combine the chocolate chips and nondairy milk, and heat in the microwave in 20 second increments until smooth and melted.
  • Carefully split loaf cake in half, and spread the coconut whipped cream on the bottom half. Top with most of the raspberries.
  • Place the top half atop the cake. Spread the ganache on top. Decorate with raspberries and cocoa powder as desired.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate until needed. Serve with Vinho Verde sparkling rosé. Enjoy!