Super-Quick Poppyseed-Orange-Coconut Cakes for Two

 

Oil-free, Sugar-free, Vegan Poppyseed Orange Coconut Cakes by An Unrefined Vegan

I’ve been sticking like (well, something like) glue to my Sweets Only On Days That Begin With An S commitment, but even on those days, I’m finding that I don’t have a craving for over-the-top, sugary, calorie bombs. And – I don’t have the freezer space to store leftovers. Which is why desserts for two are perfect – especially desserts for two that don’t require the oven. No sugar, no oil, completely unrefined and jam-packed with flavor. These cakes rise to double their size and have a spongecake-like texture.

P.S. On Thursday (June 6) I will be posting a review about and a recipe from Kathy Hester’s new cookbook, The Great Vegan Bean Book – and you’ll have a chance to enter to win a copy of this fabulous cookbook.

Poppyseed Orange Coconut Cakes for 2
Serves 2
With a handful of whole food ingredients and about 5 minutes, you can serve up a delicious oil-free, sugar-free dessert for you and your sweetie or friend.
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Cook Time
5 min
Total Time
15 min
Cook Time
5 min
Total Time
15 min
487 calories
85 g
0 g
16 g
7 g
10 g
315 g
88 g
46 g
0 g
5 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
315g
Servings
2
Amount Per Serving
Calories 487
Calories from Fat 133
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g
25%
Saturated Fat 10g
51%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 88mg
4%
Total Carbohydrates 85g
28%
Dietary Fiber 8g
33%
Sugars 46g
Protein 7g
Vitamin A
3%
Vitamin C
36%
Calcium
19%
Iron
30%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
  1. 8 Tbsp. whole wheat pastry flour
  2. 1 Tbsp. hazelnut meal
  3. 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  4. pinch salt
  5. 1 Tbsp. unsweetened coconut flakes
  6. 1 Tbsp. poppyseeds
  7. zest of half an orange
  8. 5 dates, chopped
  9. 6 Tbsp. water
  10. 6 Tbsp. coconut milk
  11. 1/2 tsp. orange extract
  12. 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  13. 2-3 strawberries, chopped
  14. 1/2 cup blueberries
  15. your favorite sweetener (I use stevia), to taste
  16. 1/4 tsp berry extract (I use raspberry), optional
  17. ~1/2 cup of water
Instructions
  1. Lightly oil two ramekins. Set aside.
  2. Combine the strawberries, blueberries, sweetener, and extract in a bowl and stir. Let this mixture sit for a few hours if you have the time - they just taste better!
  3. In a small bowl, soak the dates in the water, coconut milk, and the two extracts. Process this mixture in a blender and set aside.
  4. In another small bowl, whisk together the flours, baking powder, salt, coconut flakes, poppyseeds and orange zest. Pour the nut milk/date mixture in with the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Divide the mixture between the two ramekins and place in a microwave to cook. This can take between 3 and 5 minutes, depending on how powerful your microwave is. Test interior of cakes with a toothpick.
  5. Carefully remove the cakes from the ramekins, slice in half and top with berries.
Notes
  1. I'll bet this would be even better with some coconut whipped cream on top.
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calories
487
fat
16g
protein
7g
carbs
85g
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48 thoughts on “Super-Quick Poppyseed-Orange-Coconut Cakes for Two

  1. Kelli

    These look delicious! Quick and easy…. and way more elegant than my Chocolate Covered Banana Brownie for 1 :-)

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  3. The Healthy Flavor

    Love the poppyseeds in them! I bet it gives a great texture. They look and sound delicious. I make my desserts all the time in smaller portions or just for two as well, because I know I can’t control myself otherwise!

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  4. Cadry's Kitchen

    Oh, hazelnut meal! That’s an ingredient you don’t see all of the time. I bet it adds a wonderful nuttiness to the cakes.

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  5. oawritingspoemspaintings

    That sounds totally yummy and in my range of recipes…without eggs,sugar…thanks ever so much for sharing it with us :)

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      1. oawritingspoemspaintings

        Baby steps is the best, you don’t have then, withdrawal symptoms.
        I took the advise of my health counselor who claims rice syrup is the most digestible sugar that keeps the level of sugar even in the body with no deep high & lows.
        I felt much better with it and gradually went off that too as I chose to nourish myself with consistent foods as a next step but my journey is about thirty years old :) it truly was baby steps!

  6. Brittany

    I love that this is just enough for two, perfect sizing! This would be delicious for a summer dessert!

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  7. Gabby @ the veggie nook

    Awesome! Since I only cook for myself, smaller serving recipes are perfect! Good for you forsticking to your sweets resolution. I would have such a hard time with that!

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  8. narf77

    These look lovely Annie…just perfect for our wintery conditions served warm from the oven with some whipped coconut cream and some homemade fruit syrup or a delicious puddle of vegan custard :)

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  9. Somer

    Girl, you’re speaking my language, small portions, delicious tasting and quick cooking. I saw these in the middle of the night last night and the only thing that stopped me from busting them out then was that I might wake up my family clanking around the kitchen.

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      1. Somer

        I’m typically not an insomniac and love to be in bed before 10pm most days. A certain nagging injury has been making it impossible to sleep as of late :(

  10. Little Sis

    These look fantastic – and I like the mini-recipe, so easy to customize to the quantity you actually need. Thanks!

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  11. Richgail Enriquez

    Whoah, a dessert that does NOT have sugar nor oil. Not to mention, no oven required. This is awesome!

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  12. Sophie33

    What a great, grand & very appetizing looking dessert, Annie! I love them beautifully presented this way too! ,…;)

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  13. luminousvegans

    I need to make this. I love the idea of that desserts don’t have to be this big orchestrated thing. It can be as simple as mixing up some stuff and hitting a few buttons on the microwave. It looks lovely!

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  14. Barb@ThatWasVegan?

    These look delicious and I love the sort of built-in guarantee that you can’t over-indulge!

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  15. Richa

    i love these zesty cakes for one or two. lets say one!:)) theres definitely more than 1 minute chocolate cake to be done in the microwave next!

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  16. Shira

    Yum Annie – these look ridiculously good (and even better, ridiculously easy!) – love all of the ingredients here. Perfect!

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  17. * Vegan Sparkles *

    Oh I love berries in desserts and these look incredible, Annie! I’m daydreaming now about pairing them with a hot cup of berry tea, mmmmmm

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  18. Jodie

    I prefer not to use microwave ovens – can you suggest an alternative means of cooking? Thanks for the share

    Reply

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