This simple vegan plum torte is a vegan interpretation of a recipe that was published in the New York Times every year from 1982 to 1989. I think the reason for its popularity, aside from the fact that it's a really easy and attractive cake to make, is that it was published at … [Read more...] about Vegan Plum Torte
Vegan Carob Date Crunch
For some people, carob is synonymous with the blander aspects of the seventies wholefood movement. Instead of tasting like a worthy alternative to something nicer involving chocolate, though, this vegan carob date crunch works well precisely because of the unique, sweet, earthy … [Read more...] about Vegan Carob Date Crunch
Vegan Nanaimo Bars
This isn't wholefood, and strictly speaking it isn't baking either, but it is traditional, in Canada anyway. Nanaimo bars are the millionaire's shortbread of fridge cakes, with a chocolate-coconut biscuit base, a vanilla filling and a top layer of chocolate. There are lots … [Read more...] about Vegan Nanaimo Bars
Vegan Date and Walnut Loaf
This sticky vegan date and walnut loaf is sweetened with maple syrup, a drop of barley malt extract and, of course, dates. The result is a cake that's light, moist and slightly chewy. Malt extract, in modest amounts, can enhance the texture and flavour of a cake like this … [Read more...] about Vegan Date and Walnut Loaf
Vegan Cranberry Crumble Cake
The decision to make a vegan cranberry crumble cake may have had something to do with the fact that the only fruit in the house besides dried fruit was a bag of frozen cranberries. From above, this traybake looks like a fruit crumble, but the base is a soft wholemeal sponge … [Read more...] about Vegan Cranberry Crumble Cake