🍏 1 cup custard apple pulp (seeds removed, mashed)
🌾 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
🥄 ½ cup coconut sugar or maple syrup
🛢 ¼ cup coconut oil (or any neutral oil)
🥛 ¾ cup almond milk (or oat milk)
🧁 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
🥄 1 teaspoon baking powder
🥄 ½ teaspoon baking soda
🧂 ¼ teaspoon salt
🍋 1 teaspoon lemon juice (helps activate baking soda for fluffiness!)
For a Simple Glaze (Optional):
🥛 ½ cup powdered sugar (or coconut sugar blended into powder)
🍋 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice or plant milk
🛢 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2. Instructions
📌 1. Preheat & Prepare the Cake Pan
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9-inch round or loaf cake pan with coconut oil or line with parchment paper.
📌 2. Make the Cake Batter
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix custard apple pulp, coconut sugar, coconut oil, vanilla, and almond milk.
- Stir in lemon juice and mix well.
📌 3. Combine & Mix
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Do not overmix to keep the cake soft and fluffy!
📌 4. Bake Until Golden
- Pour batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
📌 5. Cool & Add Glaze
- Let the cake cool completely before drizzling with the lemon-vanilla glaze.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
