Get ready to indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors with our Vegan Chocolate Pretzel Cake. This delightful cake features a super moist chocolate sponge, layered with rich salted caramel, crunchy pretzels, and a luscious chocolate buttercream. It’s a heavenly combination that’s both tender and crunchy, offering a unique taste experience. This recipe is not only delicious but also vegan-friendly, making it an excellent choice for those following a plant-based diet or with dietary restrictions. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just in the mood for an extraordinary dessert, this chocolate pretzel cake with salted caramel is sure to impress with its delightful flavors and textures.
Ingredients:
- Sponge:
- Self-Rising Flour: 300g
- Cocoa Powder (dark): 60g
- Baking Powder: 1 tsp
- Bicarbonate of Soda: 1/4 tsp
- Light Brown Sugar: 200g
- Soya Milk + Vinegar (apple cider): 360ml + 1 tsp
- Soya Yoghurt: 100g
- Light Olive Oil: 100g
- Chocolate Buttercream:
- Dairy-Free Butter (softened): 220g
- Cocoa Powder: 60g
- Powdered Sugar: 420g
- Dairy-Free Milk: 2 tbsp
- Caramel:
- Nut Butter (peanut or almond): 150g
- Maple Syrup: 60g
- Coconut Oil (melted): 2 tbsp
- Sea Salt: A pinch
- Crushed Pretzels: 100g
Instructions:
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 170°C Fan. Line three 6-inch round cake tins.
- Batter: Mix soya milk with vinegar. Add other wet ingredients. Sift in dry ingredients and mix gently. Divide the batter among the tins.
- Baking: Bake for 25-35 minutes until springy to touch and a knife comes out clean. Cool before leveling.
- Buttercream: Cream dairy-free butter. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, then dairy-free milk.
- Caramel: Mix nut butter, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and sea salt.
- Assembly: Layer cakes with buttercream, caramel, and crushed pretzels.
Enjoy this Vegan Chocolate Pretzel Cake with Salted Caramel, a delightful combination of sweet and salty that promises a unique and delicious dessert experience, perfect for any celebration or as a treat for yourself!
