Dairy-Free Classic Vanilla Layer Cake
Elevate your dessert game with this Dairy-Free Classic Vanilla Layer Cake, a timeless treat that’s light, fluffy, and completely free of dairy. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or any occasion, this recipe uses simple pantry staples like unsweetened almond milk, apple cider vinegar, and applesauce to achieve a moist, tender crumb that’s packed with rich vanilla flavor. Ready in under an hour, this cake is as easy to make as it is delightful to eat. Whether topped with a luscious dairy-free frosting or enjoyed plain, this versatile, crowd-pleasing dessert is sure to satisfy. Plus, it’s naturally vegan-friendly, making it an ideal choice for those with dietary restrictions or anyone looking to indulge guilt-free.
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Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1.5 cups Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups Vegetable oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Applesauce
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3
In a medium bowl, combine the almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to curdle slightly, creating a buttermilk-like consistency.
Step 4
Add the sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and applesauce to the almond milk mixture. Whisk until all ingredients are well combined.
Step 5
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as it could make the cake dense.
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 of the cakes comes out clean.
Step 8
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 9
Once cooled, frost with your favorite dairy-free frosting or enjoy as is.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1357.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3948.1 |
| Total Fat 164.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 23.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 101.8g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3161.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 602.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 364.6g | |
| Protein 33.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 131.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 682.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 591.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories