Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F / 180 C. Line an 8x8 inch square baking dish with parchment paper, set aside.

Step 2

Mix together the coconut yogurt and baking soda, stir and set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder and cardamom until well incorporated.

Step 4

In a separate bowl whisk together the sugar and oil.

Step 5

Pour the oil mixture into the flour, along with the yogurt mixture, vanilla extract and almond milk.

Step 6

Gently fold until incorporated, making sure not to over mix.

Step 7

Pour the cake batter into the prepared tin and bake in the oven for 20 -30 mins or until an inserted skewer comes out clean.

Step 8

While the cake is cooking prepare the milk mixture by heating all of the milk ingredients over a low heat, stirring continuously for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Step 9

When the cake has finished cooking, allow it to cool in the cake pan for 5 minutes before moving to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Transfer the cake to a slightly bigger dish, and using a skewer poke holes all over the cake.

Step 11

Pour 1/2 of the prepared milk over the cake, reserving the other half for serving.

Step 12

Allow the cake to absorb the milk for 15 minutes. If the cake has absorbed all of the milk and still looks a little dry, add 1/2 of the milk that has been reserved for serving (so the total added to the cake would be 3/4 of the milk, reserving at least 1/4 for serving).

Step 13

Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

Step 14

To prepare the topping, place the chilled coconut cream into the bowl of a stand mixer.

Step 15

Whisk until soft peaks form.

Step 16

Add the powdered sugar, 2 tbsp at a time, and whisk until well incorporated and fluffy.

Step 17

Top the cake with whipped coconut cream and crushed pistachio nuts.

Step 18

Return to the fridge for an hour before cutting and serving.

Step 19

To serve, place a serving of cake on a plate and pour some of the remaining milk around the base.

Step 20

Cake can be stored, covered, in the fridge for up to 5 days.