01 May Blackberry Pineapple Cake | Vegan and Gluten Free
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Blackberry Pineapple Cake
Baking really is a science, especially when you get into vegan and gluten free baking. I made this cake twice and both times it came out perfect, moist, and AMAZING. Twice! This was the second vegan, gluten free, cake I had baked that came out nicely (my Fudge Brownie Cupcakes also turned out wonderfully!), so I figured I had this vegan, gluten free, baking thing down! Since I was now an expert master baker, I decided to experiment by adapting this recipe a little and making this cake with other gluten free flours. Not only did I decide to experiment with the recipe, but I decided to do it during a time when my friend asked me to bake her a cake for a dessert competition her friend was having. Not a good idea.
Katrina, if you are reading this…I WARNED you that I was not a baker! There is a difference between a culinary chef and a pastry chef!
What Not To Do When Making This Recipe!
The cake was a disaster! We couldn’t find the almond flour so I decided to use a bag of gluten free flour. I mean, gluten free is gluten free, right?!!
WRONG!
All gluten free flours are NOT created equal and I had to learn this the hard way. The cake literally could have been used as a brick to build a very sturdy wall. That cake would have kept the wall or building up all by itself! It was dry, extremely dense, flavorless….just horrible.
So please, readers….follow this recipe EXACTLY, unless you are an experienced vegan and gluten free baker. You have been warned!
What If I Can’t Find Blackberries?
You can use pretty much any fruit you want and can even make this into little cupcakes, but don’t adapt the recipe too much. When cooked correctly, this cake is moist and so flavorful. The almonds give it a toasted flavor that goes ridiculously well with the sweet pineapple.
This cake is perfect for anytime of the year, but is especially wonderful as simple dessert on a nice spring/summer evening.
Give it a try and enjoy!
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An easy cake recipe that is delicious and healthy!
- 4 cups almond flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup coconut oil
- ½ cup maple syrup
- juice of 2 lemons
- 2 flax eggs 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds mixed with 5 tablespoons water
- 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or frozen (thawed)
- 1 pint blackberries
- 1 cup assorted fruit for garnishment optional
- Preheat oven to 350F. Use a little coconut oil to grease your 8 inch cake pan. Make sure your flax egg is already mixed and ready.
- In a large bowl, mix the almond flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Add the coconut oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, and flax eggs. Mix. Add the pineapple and blackberries. Mix throroughly.
- The mixture might seem too thick and you will feel the urge to add more liquid, but don't do this. Use the pictures in this blog post to reference how thick it looks when it's in the cake pan.
- Place the cake mixture into the cake pan.
- Bake for about 45-55 minutes, or until lightly browned on the outside and baked all way through. Check the cake every 15 minutes or so and cover the cake with tinfoil if it looks like it's getting burned.
- Remove from oven and let cool for at least 30 minutes.
- Garnish the cake with an assortment of fresh fruit if you'd like. Enjoy.
Do NOT use gluten free flour in place of almond flour. I tried this and the recipe did not work well. It was a hard disgusting brick! Use almond flour!!
Alice
Posted at 18:31h, 01 MayGod this just made me hungry! Absolutely stunning, going to hand this recipe over to my mother ASAP!
Daytime Vegan
Posted at 20:20h, 01 Maylol, thank you! I hope she enjoys it.
Kristen Jones
Posted at 21:52h, 01 MayOh my goodness–this looks SO yummy! I’ m definitely saving this for later. I LOVE baking & it sounds perfect for a summertime dessert.
Daytime Vegan
Posted at 22:28h, 01 MayThank you! It’s the perfect summer dessert!
Christie Brown
Posted at 01:31h, 02 MayEven just reading the words “blackberry pineapple cake” has me drooling. It sounds so sweet and Summery! I’m sorry you had some issues with your first attempt (sounds like me every time I try to bake something hahaha) but it happens to the best (and the worst) of us. 😛 I’m definitely keen to give this recipe a try! Following your instructions EXACTLY, that is. x
Daytime Vegan
Posted at 04:02h, 02 Maylol! I’m in the same boat as you. I’ve always struggled with baking! I hope you give the recipe a try!
Kate
Posted at 01:34h, 02 MayThis looks absolutely delicious. I cannot believe it is vegan and gluten free!
Daytime Vegan
Posted at 04:00h, 02 Maylol, I know right. You wouldn’t know by tasting it! It’s amazing.
Sarah Paul
Posted at 03:16h, 02 MayThis sounds awesome and your pictures are incredible!
Daytime Vegan
Posted at 04:00h, 02 MayThank you!
Sabah B
Posted at 05:58h, 02 MayI must say the pictures look beautiful! And of course mouthwatering but the cake looks too good to be eaten hahaha
Hmmm pineapple cake! Never tried though… will do so on the weekend num num I‘m sure the taste is awesome!
Daytime Vegan
Posted at 22:37h, 02 Maylol, I definitely ate it! Thank you.
fashionandstylepolice
Posted at 15:17h, 02 MayThis Blackberry Pineapple cake sounds very yummy. I will be trying my hands on this recipe. Wish me luck.
Daytime Vegan
Posted at 22:38h, 02 MayGood luck! You can do it!
Chelsea Pearl
Posted at 15:44h, 02 MayMmmm my favorite fruit all in one yummy cake! I definitely need to try this out, I rarely bake but want to experiment with almond flour more.
Daytime Vegan
Posted at 22:36h, 02 MayThe almond flour makes this cake next level!
Shilpa Bindlish
Posted at 00:38h, 03 MayThat’s such a tempting cake ???? I’m not every god at baking but will try the recipe for sure.
Daytime Vegan
Posted at 02:30h, 03 MayIf I can do it, you definitely can! I used to be a horrible baker!
Lakisha
Posted at 04:18h, 03 MayAny vegan cake is fine by me! Plus this looks super delicious ????
Daytime Vegan
Posted at 06:22h, 03 MayThanks!
Tatyanna
Posted at 14:54h, 03 MayThis looks oh so goood! Plus you styled it beautifully if I may add!
xx Tatyanna
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Daytime Vegan
Posted at 18:46h, 03 MayThank you!