Top 10 Vegan Cake Recipes

If you’re looking for a sweet treat that’s both delicious and vegan-friendly, look no further than these 10 vegan cake recipes. Whether you’re a seasoned vegan or simply looking to incorporate more plant-based options into your diet, these cakes are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

1. Vegan Chocolate Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup water

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, apple cider vinegar, and water.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
5. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the cake to cool before slicing and serving.

2. Vegan Carrot Cake

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups grated carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, brown sugar, applesauce, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
5. Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts.
6. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cake to cool before slicing and serving.

3. Vegan Lemon Cake

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup water

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
5. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the cake to cool before slicing and serving.

4. Vegan Banana Cake

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add in the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and almond milk, and mix until well combined.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
5. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the cake to cool before slicing and serving.

5. Vegan Red Velvet Cake

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tbsp red food coloring

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, apple cider vinegar, almond milk, and red food coloring.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
5. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the cake to cool before slicing and serving.

6. Vegan Blueberry Cake

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and almond milk.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
5. Fold in the fresh blueberries.
6. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cake to cool before slicing and serving.

7. Vegan Coffee Cake

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tbsp instant coffee granules

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, almond milk, and instant coffee granules. 4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.

5. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the cake to cool before slicing and serving.

8. Vegan Almond Cake

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, almond milk, and almond flour.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
5. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and top with sliced almonds.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cake to cool before slicing and serving.

9. Vegan Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

Ingredients for the Shortcake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup vegan butter, chilled and cubed
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Ingredients for the filling:

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 can full-fat coconut cream, chilled overnight
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Using a pastry cutter or your hands, cut in the chilled vegan butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Add in the almond milk and vanilla extract and stir until just combined.
5. Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it comes together.
6. Roll out the dough to about 1-inch thickness and cut out 6-8 rounds using a biscuit cutter or a drinking glass.
7. Place the rounds onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
8. While the shortcakes are baking, prepare the strawberry filling by combining the sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a mixing bowl. Mix well and let sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the strawberries to release their juices.
9. To make the coconut whipped cream, scoop the chilled coconut cream (leaving the liquid in the can) into a mixing bowl. Add in the powdered sugar and whip with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
10. To assemble the shortcakes, slice each one in half horizontally and spoon a generous amount of the strawberry filling onto the bottom half. Top with a dollop of coconut whipped cream and place the other half of the shortcake on top.
11. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious vegan strawberry shortcake!

10. Vegan Blueberry Lemon Cake Recipe

Ingredients for the cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp lemon zest
• 1 cup fresh blueberries

Ingredients for the frosting:

• 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1-2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Using an electric mixer, beat in the softened vegan butter until light and fluffy.
4. Add in the almond milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest, and mix until well combined.
5. Gently fold in the fresh blueberries.
6. Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch cake pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
7. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
8. To make the frosting, beat the softened vegan butter in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
9. Gradually add in the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest, and mix until well combined.
10. Add in 1-2 tbsp of almond milk, as needed, to achieve a smooth and creamy consistency.
11. Once the cake has cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top of the cake.
12. Garnish with additional fresh blueberries and lemon zest, if desired.
13. Slice and serve your delicious vegan blueberry lemon cake!

We hope you enjoyed these 10 delicious vegan cake recipes! They are all easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Let us know which one is your favorite in the comments below. And don’t forget to share this blog post with your friends who love vegan baking!