Make Vegan Bakewell Slice

A scrumptious slice to tempt all including the vegans. Whenever you get the munchies, these slices are just perfect.

Ingredients

 * 2 oz ground almonds
 * 3 oz light brown sugar (or sugar substitute)
 * 1.5 tsp almond essence
 * 1 silken tofu packet
 * 2 oz cornmeal flour
 * 1 tsp baking powder
 * 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
 * 1 oz white sugar
 * 2 oz sunflower oil based margarine
 * Apricot jam
 * Powdered sugar
 * Vanilla essence (extract)
 * Glazed cherries
 * Pre-made or purchased vegan shortcrust pastry

Steps

 * 1)  [[Image:Bakewellslice2.png|200px|right]]Make the almond mix first. Mix the white sugar, margarine and light brown sugar together.
 * 2)  [[Image:Bakewellslice4.png|200px|right]]Add the tofu, cornmeal flour, baking powder and bicarb.
 * 3) [[Image:Bakewellslice3.png|200px|right]]Add the ground almonds and almond essence and mix together well to form an almond mixture. This will go on top of the pastry.
 * 4)  [[Image:Bakewellslice5.png|200px|right]]Grease and flour a flapjack oven tin.
 * 5)  [[Image:Bakewellslice6.png|200px|right]]Roll out the ready-made vegan pastry to fit the oven tin.
 * 6) [[Image:Bakewellslice8.png|200px|right]][[Image:Bakewellslice7.png|200px|right]] Place the pastry into the oven tin.
 * 7)  [[Image:Bakewellslice9.png|200px|right]]Spread apricot jam on top of the pastry.
 * 8)  [[Image:Bakewellslice10.png|200px|right]]Pour the almond mixture on top of the pastry and spread evenly.
 * 9)  Bake in a hot oven at 180ºC (356ºF) for 30 minutes, or until it is bouncy to the touch.
 * 10)  [[Image:Bakewellslice11.png|200px|right]]Remove from the oven and leave to cool down. Then remove it to a cooling rack.
 * 11) [[Image:Bakewellslice12.png|200px|right]]  Add vanilla essence and enough cold water to the powdered sugar to form a thick paste. Once the slice is cooled, spread with icing.
 * 12)  [[Image:Bakewellslice14.png|200px|right]]Place the glazed cherries evenly across the top of the icing.
 * 13)  [[Image:Bakewellslice15.png|200px|right]]Cut into slices.
 * 14)  [[Image:Bakewellslice16.png|200px|right]]Serve and enjoy.

Tips

 * Try chopped up nuts and dried apricots for an alternative topping for a change. Just as delicious!

Things You'll Need

 * Large mixing bowl
 * Mixing implement
 * Electric stand mixer
 * Flapjack oven tin
 * Rolling pin
 * Spoon for jam
 * Wire cooling rack

Related Tips and Steps

 * How to Make Vegan Fruit Slices
 * How to Make Vegan Cupcakes
 * How to Make Vegan French Tomato Tart
 * How to Make a Vegan Smoothie
 * How to Make Banana Ginger Parkin (Vegan)

Sources and Citations

 * Original source of article by Chef Jeena, VideoJug, How to Make Vegan Bakewell Slice. Shared with permission.