Vegan Vanilla Cake
Fluffy, moist, and completely dairy-free, this Vegan Vanilla Cake is a show-stopping dessert that proves you don't need eggs or butter to create a classic treat. Crafted with simple pantry staples like unsweetened almond milk, applesauce, and apple cider vinegar, this recipe delivers a soft, tender crumb with an irresistible vanilla flavor. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or any occasion, it comes together easily in just under an hour, with a quick prep time of 20 minutes and a baking time of 35 minutes. Pair it with your favorite vegan frosting to create a customizable masterpiece that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Whether you're vegan or simply looking for a plant-based dessert option, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans, then line the bottoms with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until evenly mixed.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond milk and apple cider vinegar; let it sit for about 5 minutes to curdle slightly, creating a vegan buttermilk.
Step 4
Add the vanilla extract, vegetable oil, and applesauce to the almond milk mixture. Whisk until well combined.
Step 5
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix as this can result in a denser cake.
Step 6
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Step 8
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 9
Frost the cake with your favorite vegan frosting once completely cooled, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (954.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2658.5 |
| Total Fat 110.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 15.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 67.9g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2271.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 403.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 213.1g | |
| Protein 26.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 87.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 461.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 462.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories