Vegan Smash Cake

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease pan(s) of choice: one 8" or 7" round, or two or three 4" rounds. If using three 4" rounds, the cake will just have smaller layers.

Step 2

In a high-powered food processor or blender, add the dates, bananas, soy milk, vanilla extract and lemon juice. Blend until creamy and smooth.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine the oat flour with cinnamon, baking powder and cinnamon.

Step 4

Add the wet ingredients to the bowl of the dry ingredients and mix until everything is well combined. Let the batter sit for 30 minutes.

Step 5

Fill 2/3 of the way into prepared pans. Depending on what size you choose, you may have excess batter. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.

Step 6

In a high-powered blender, combine all ingredients and puree until creamy and smooth.

Step 7

Let the frosting chill in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use.

Step 8

To assemble:

Step 9

Let the cake completely cool, then slice with a serrated knife or cake knife to even the layers for even stacking. Frost, stack the layers, then continue to frost the rest of the cake as desired.