However, the good news is that after much research, I’ve managed to find some really great cake recipes that are suitable for even the strictest of vegans to eat, and I can’t wait to share my findings with you.
So, coming up very shortly I’ve got a hand-picked shortlist of vegan cake recipes to introduce you to. I hope you spot one or two that you like the sound of, and decide to give them a try.
If you ask me, one of the best things about being vegan is all the healthy fruit and veg you end up eating.
This lovely vegan cake comes loaded with apple pieces, and comes out really soft and moist. What’s more, it’s made in just one bowl, and only requires 7 ingredients, including a generous serving of yummy cinnamon!
If, like me, you’re a fan of gingerbread flavored treats, you will really go for this recipe. It’s infused with ginger and spices, and it comes out wonderfully light and airy.
You can use any non-dairy milk, and it’s got flavorful ingredients like applesauce, syrup and lemon juice. If you wish, you can also throw in a handful of currants or raisins.
You really can’t go wrong with a classic like vanilla cake – and if you ask me, this is hands down one of the best vegan vanilla cake recipes out there.
In addition to being dairy-free and vegan, it also happens to be gluten-free, and is way healthier than a regular vanilla cake. It comes out fluffy, moist, and deliciously sweet!
I just love this vegan banana cake! It’s moist, it’s fluffy, and it has a delicious “cream cheese” frosting, made with vegan cream cheese, vegan butter, and vanilla extract. I love it topped with a sprinkling of chopped nuts.
It takes a while to make, but I can promise you, it’s 100% worth it!
If you’re trying to reduce your carb intake, I’ve got good news for you – you can have your cake and eat it too! This yummy vegan chocolate cake is completely sugar-free, and it tastes absolutely delicious!
It features plenty of cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and it is sweetened with applesauce.
I think you’re really gonna love this one – a festive and fragrant cinnamon spiced sheet cake that’s entirely vegan, AND it features an amazing vegan cream cheese frosting!
It has ingredients like ground nutmeg and cloves, vanilla extract, and coconut sugar, and the recipe yields a whopping 15 servings.
This delicious cake is infused with citrus lemon juice and zest, and there’s even lemon juice in the icing it’s topped with. I love to serve it with a sprinkling of berries, my favorites are raspberries and blueberries – yum!
You can still treat yourself to boozy desserts when you’re vegan – and this recipe proves it!
It’s super easy to make – you just mix the ingredients together, let it cool, and pour over melted chocolate with coconut oil. The vegan peppermint liqueur gives it a spooky green color on the bottom that’s perfect for Halloween.
I’m very pleased to report that this vegan peanut butter & jelly snack cake tastes as good as it sounds!
In addition to the peanut butter and jelly, there’s also applesauce, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and a non-dairy milk of your own choosing. Delicious!
I just love the flavors in this cake – it’s got pureed strawberries, dairy-free yogurt and milk, vanilla extract, and for the icing on top, there’s pretty sliced strawberries, pink sprinkles and vegan marshmallows!
It’s fluffy, decadent, and perfect for a special occasion.
If you ask me, ginger and chocolate make for an excellent flavor pairing. And they go together great in this vegan cupcake recipe!
It’s made with the likes of almond milk, applesauce, and spices like nutmeg and cinnamon. I like it topped with vegan chocolate frosting and toasted chopped nuts!
These little cupcakes are super cute, and they’re both vegan and gluten-free. The cake part has delicious ingredients, like maple syrup and desiccated coconut, and there’s an amazing coconut “cream cheese” frosting.
And there’s even instructions for making cute marzipan carrot decorations to go on the top!
This dish is oh, so fruity and delicious, and is an absolute breeze to make, you just dump the ingredients into a pan and bake.
You only really need 4 ingredients, pineapple, vegan margarine, cake mix, and a fruit pie filling of your choice. You can also add brown sugar if you wish, or top with some chopped nuts.
Contrary to its name, Nantucket cranberry pie is not actually a pie. It’s a simple sponge cake loaded with fresh cranberries. This vegan version of the recipe is delicious, and it’s really easy to make.
The cranberry base features fresh cranberries, chopped walnuts, and sugar, while the topping is made with such ingredients as vegan butter and non-dairy milk, with almond extract as a nice finishing touch.
When I spotted this recipe, I could barely believe it was 100% vegan!
It’s a rich, boozy, Irish dessert made up of a very chocolatey cake iced with Bailey’s Irish Liqueur inspired dairy-free frosting, with a subtle hint of coffee. So indulgent, and perfect St Patrick’s Day!
This relatively healthy vegan peach cake recipe is both grain-free and gluten-free. You only need 7 ingredients to make it, including wholesome, ripe peaches, cake mix, coconut milk and oil, and vanilla extract.
It takes over an hour to make, but I can promise you , it’s absolutely worth the wait!
This vegan layer cake looks and tastes gorgeous! It’s light and fluffy, and if your guests weren’t told, they may never know it’s vegan.
The sponge layers are made with such ingredients as almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, while the frosting and filling is made up of a blend of vegan butter, powdered sugar, and deliciously ripe fresh raspberries.
For those of you who don’t already know, jaffa cakes are a UK classic, and they’re kinda a cross between a cake and a biscuit.
The size of a small cookie, they have a sponge base, which is topped with orange marmalade and coated in chocolate.
This vegan version is just as delicious, and it doesn’t need too many ingredients. The orange marmalade becomes even more fruity when you add the grated orange zest!
And now, we’re going to go out with a bang! This rich and decadent take on the traditional Black Forest gâteau is absolutely delicious. It features the likes of cocoa powder, cherry liqueur, coconut cream, and more. Mmm…
Wrap Up
I hope you’ve enjoyed browsing through my shortlist of vegan cake recipes. But if you’re trying to narrow down your options to just one recipe, I don’t envy you – that would be way too hard for me, lol!
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Hi, my name is Helena Forsite and I am a self-proclaimed crafter. I love everything to do with DIYs, baking, crafting, and more!
When I was younger, fresh out of college, I developed a pretty strong anxiety disorder. I found it difficult to go to work, socialize with friends, or even get out of the house at all.
