Vegan Torta de Miel Negra (Paraguayan Molasses Cake)
Our Vegan take on the Paraguayan Torta de Miel Negara. A tasty black honey cake which is not overly sweet. A slice of this would be perfect for afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Makes: 22cm round, 10cm height
- 350 g all-purpose flour
- 250 ml plant-based milk soya or cashew work best
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 flax egg 1 tablespoon milled flax seed mixed with 3 tablespoons of cold water
- 80 g melted plant-based butter slightly salted *see notes
- 200 g black treacle or molasses
- 50 g light brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- In a bowl add the soya milk and apple cider vinegar. Mix and set aside until curdled and slightly thicker.
- In a small bowl make the flax egg, 1 tablespoon of milled flax mixed with 3 tablespoons of water. Set to the side to thicken, around 5 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 180°C/356°F
- Prepare your cake tin, a bundt tin is preferred for this recipe if you have one. Grease with oil then dust with a light coating of flour.
- In a large mixing bowl, sieve in the flour then add the baking soda and light brown sugar. Mix thoroughly to combine then make a well in the centre and set aside.
- To the milk mixture add the reserved flax egg then add the treacle. Mix really well to incorporate everything together.
- Add the melted butter and a little of the milk to the well in the flour and mix to combine. If using an electric mixer use the paddle attachment to mix. Gradually add the milk mixture in batches until smooth.
- Pour into the bundt tin and tap out any air bubbles.
- Place in the centre of the oven for 30 to 40 mins or until a knife inserted comes out clean and the cake has darkened.
- Take it out of the oven and leave it to sit in the tin for 5 minutes. Turn out onto a wire cooling rack and allow to cool completely before cutting into slices.
- Enjoy your vegan Torte de Miel Negra simply on its own or with your favourite accompaniment.
Notes
We like to use slightly salted vegan butter instead of using salt in this recipe. However, feel free to use unsalted butter and add 1 gram of salt.
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