Comment réaliser le gâteau d’anniversaire végétal parfait ?

How to make the perfect plant-based birthday cake?

For an eco-responsible and gourmet birthday, we share with you the magic recipe of Marie Sweet and Sour , a vegan pastry chef to follow absolutely! Marie concocted this incredible cake, simple to make, especially for the Paké community. So, get your aprons on!

1. Whipped cream

Ingredients :

  • 250g vanilla soy milk
  • 20g sugar
  • 250g deodorized coconut oil

Preparation :

  1. Melt the coconut oil.
  2. Place soy milk (at room temperature), sugar and coconut oil in a blender.
  3. Mix at full power for at least 1 minute 30 seconds to achieve a good emulsion.
  4. Pour into a container, cover with cling film and keep in the fridge overnight.
  5. The next day, whip the cold emulsion until you get a nice whipped cream texture. Be careful not to whip too much to prevent the cream from becoming grainy!

Photo by Marie Sweet and Sour

2. Genoise

Ingredients :

  • 180g soy milk
  • 1 tsp cider vinegar
  • 100g sugar
  • 240g apple or pear compote
  • 310g flour
  • 15g baking powder
  • 100g of neutral vegetable oil (sunflower, rapeseed, etc.)
  • 1 pinch of salt

Preparation :

  1. Mix soy milk and cider vinegar.
  2. Add the sugar, then the compote, and finally the sifted flour and baking powder.
  3. Add the oil and mix without overworking the dough.
  4. Add the salt, then divide the dough into 3 equal parts.
  5. Pour into 3 previously oiled 18 cm diameter circles.
  6. Bake at 180°C for 40 to 45 minutes. Check the cooking by inserting a knife blade: it should come out dry.
  7. Once cooled, cut the tops of the cakes to obtain flat discs.

Photo by Marie Sweet and Sour

3. Assembling the cake

  1. Place a first disc of sponge cake on a plate or cake stand.
  2. Fill with cream using a piping bag. Pipe the cream into a sausage shape around the edges, add jam to the center (and fruit if desired), then cover with cream.
  3. Add the second sponge disc without pressing too much, the weight will do the work.
  4. Repeat with the third disc, then place the cake in the fridge to ensure its stability.
  5. Cover the cake completely with cream and decorate with fruit as you wish.

Photo by Marie Sweet and Sour and Paké reusable gift wrap

Bon appetit, and happy birthday!

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