Vegan Classic Butter Cake

Indulge in the irresistible charm of this Vegan Classic Butter Cake, a plant-based twist on a timeless dessert. This fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth cake boasts all the buttery richness you love without any dairy or eggs, thanks to clever swaps like vegan butter, unsweetened applesauce, and a tangy homemade vegan buttermilk made from almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Perfectly moist with a delicate crumb, this cake is a dream to bake and even easier to devour. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a few pantry staples, it’s ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Frost it to perfection, or enjoy it as is—either way, every bite is guaranteed to delight. Vegan baking has never been so easy or this decadent!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Vegan butter
• 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Almond milk
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans with vegan butter. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to create a vegan buttermilk.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, cream the vegan butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy using an electric mixer, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 5

Add the applesauce and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the vegan buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Step 7

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.

Step 9

Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting or serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1355.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4115.8

Total Fat 182.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 112.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4744.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 582.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.1g	0%
Total Sugars 341.8g
Protein 32.8g	0%

Vitamin D 78.1IU	0%
Calcium 445.7mg	0%
Iron 15.3mg	0%
Potassium 612.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.0%

Protein: 3.2%

Carbs: 56.8%