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Vegan Polenta Cake Margaux Le Gendre

Vegan Orange & Polenta Cake Recipe

This dairy-free and gluten-free polenta cake recipe is your new must-have this year. It’s easy to make and deliciously moist, perfect for that afternoon tea you were going to. 
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Rest time 15 minutes
Course Dessert

Ingredients
  

  • 150 g polenta
  • 150 g almond flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 100 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 250 ml coconut yoghurt
  • 3/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 orange, juiced and zested
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/1 cup chocolate chips (vegan if preferred)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180*C.
  • Mix the dry ingredients together: polenta, almond flour, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda, and a pinch of salt.
  • Mix the wet ingredients together: olive oil, coconut yoghurt, maple syrup, zest and juice of the orange. Mix thoroughly until smooth.
  • Pour the wet ingredients over the dry mix, and mix until the batter is well combined.
    Add the chocolate chips and make sure they're well spread.
  • Line a loaf tray with greaseproof paper, and pour the mixture into the tray. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top, and bake in the oven for 40 mn.
  • Leave to rest for a 15 mn, and enjoy.
Keyword Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free