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• Mazurek with vegan kajmak mixture
• Easter marble cake in a vegan version

Easter is a time full of tradition, family warmth, and, of course, delicious food that brings loved ones together around a table. Among the many traditional dishes that dominate Christmas tables, there's no shortage of various baked goods—from cheesecake to mazurkas, which provide a sweet ending to the Christmas meal. In recent years, however, more and more people have chosen to celebrate vegan and are looking for alternatives to classic recipes that reflect the joy and abundance of Easter breakfast in just as delicious ways, without sacrificing ingredients of animal origin.

Vegan Easter doesn't necessarily mean abandoning traditions. Quite the opposite – it can be an opportunity to discover new flavors and present innovative Easter cake recipes that will delight not only vegans, but all guests gathered at the Easter table. The ingenuity of vegan baking with plant-based alternatives to eggs, milk, or butter opens the door to a world full of aromatic spices, unusual ingredients, and creative flavor combinations. So get acquainted with the inspiration and recipes for vegan Easter cakes that will delight both with their appearance and their unique taste. From classic vegan Easter cakes to innovative variations of traditional mazurkas – there's something for everyone here. We invite you to discover together how delicious and diverse vegan Easter can be.

Mazurek with vegan kajmak mixture

Vegan mazurek, prepared without animal-derived ingredients, tastes just as good as traditional baked goods. The base of this dessert is shortcrust pastry and a vegan version of kajmak. To make it, you'll need sugar, coconut milk, and coconut oil:

Ingredients for the cake:

• Coconut oil - 120 g,
• Powdered sugar - 60 g,
• Wheat flour - 150 g,
• Potato flour - 40 g,
• Water - 2 teaspoons,
• Vanilla sugar - 1 teaspoon,
• Pinch of salt.

Ingredients for kajmak:

• Sugar - 180 g,
• Coconut milk -200 ml,
• Coconut oil - 40 g,
• Water - 50 ml,
• Pinch of salt.

Mix solid coconut oil with powdered sugar and vanilla sugar . Then, combine the wheat flour, potato flour, and salt and add to the coconut oil, which has previously been ground with sugar. Add 2 teaspoons of water to the dough. Knead the dough. After kneading, wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to chill. Remove the dough from the refrigerator, roll it out between two sheets of baking paper , and then place it in a 24 cm diameter baking pan. Prick the bottom of the cake with a fork and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Place the frozen cake in the oven and bake at 190°C (375°F) for about 25 minutes, until golden brown. After removing the cake from the oven, let it cool completely. Combine sugar and water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and heat over medium heat until it turns a caramel color. Do not stir the sugar. Next, add coconut milk and salt and continue heating over medium heat for about 10 minutes, until the mixture thickens slightly. Then add coconut oil and stir until smooth. Pour the prepared vegan kajmak mixture onto the cooled cake base. Decorate with your favorite nuts.

Easter marble cake in a vegan version

A traditional babka, which requires little preparation, is an excellent choice for the holiday table. The cocoa version not only tastes delicious but also looks great. For those who aren't fans of almond flavor, adding vanilla or lemon extract is the ideal solution. Although babka can be enriched with nuts or dried fruit, it is so delicious on its own that all you need to do is sprinkle it with powdered sugar.

Ingredients:

• Wheat flour - 2 cups,
• Sugar - 0.5 cups,
• Favorite plant milk - 1 glass,
• Rapeseed oil - ¼ cup,
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon,
• Baking soda - 0.5 teaspoon,
• Almond extract - a few drops,
• lemon juice ,
• a spoonful of cocoa or carob.

Mix plant-based milk with the juice of one lemon and let it rest for a few minutes. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda , and sugar in a bowl and mix the ingredients. Then add the oil and almond extract to the milk and lemon, mix thoroughly, and once combined, add the ingredients to the dry ingredients and quickly mix with a whisk. Lightly grease a cake pan with oil, sprinkle with flour or breadcrumbs, and pour in about half of the prepared batter (or a little more). Add cocoa or carob powder to the remaining batter and then mix gently with a wooden stick to create a marbled effect.

Place the cake on the second-to-last oven shelf and bake using the top-down function for approximately 40 minutes at 200°C. After baking, let the cake cool, then carefully remove it from the pan and sprinkle with powdered sugar. A cake prepared this way is a perfect addition to the Christmas table. It will delight everyone who tastes it with its taste and appearance. Sweet, fluffy, and tender, it is sure to become a favorite baked good at many family gatherings.

Celebrating Easter without animal products doesn't have to mean compromising on quality or taste. Whether we opt for the classic marble cake or decide to experiment with a vegan version of Mazurek, these baked goods will definitely make spending time with our loved ones more enjoyable and bring joy and satisfaction in choosing a conscious and environmentally friendly alternative.