Dairy-Free Classic Vanilla Birthday Cake
Celebrate life’s sweetest moments with this Dairy-Free Classic Vanilla Birthday Cake—a light, fluffy, and perfectly moist dessert that everyone will adore, from dairy-free eaters to traditional cake lovers. Made with pantry staples like almond milk, applesauce, and all-purpose flour, this recipe delivers all the classic vanilla flavor without the use of dairy. A touch of apple cider vinegar creates a tender, airy crumb, while the double-layered design makes it a show-stopping centerpiece for any birthday celebration. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a simple, straightforward process, this vegan-friendly cake is perfect for home bakers looking to create something both elegant and inclusive. Top it with your favorite frosting and colorful sprinkles, and you’ve got a dessert destined to be the star of the party!
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Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons Vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a small bowl, mix almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Set aside and let it curdle, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 4
In another large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Whisk together until well combined.
Step 5
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the curdled almond milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined and smooth, being careful not to overmix.
Step 6
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 28-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 8
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, turn them out onto a cooling rack and remove the parchment paper. Let the cakes cool completely before frosting or serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1135.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3308.1 |
| Total Fat 110.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 15.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 67.9g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3088.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 552.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 315.4g | |
| Protein 32.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 87.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 472.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 562.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories