This list includes vegan sponge cakes, pound cakes, easy single–layer desserts, frosting, and more—basically, everything you need to make the best vegan cake. This list is also a selection of cakes suitable for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and celebrations like New Year, Christmas, or Thanksgiving. Whether you’re a seasoned vegan or curious to explore egg–free and dairy–free options, this collection is bound to inspire and satisfy your cravings. Join us as we explore the creativity and flavors of these mouthwatering vegan cakes, where every slice is a testament to the possibilities of vegan baking. If you have a sweet craving, these homemade vegan cake recipes satisfy that sweet tooth.
Tips for making vegan cakes
Check your baking powder’s freshness.Baking powder can get stale and inactive if kept for too long in your pantry. To check if it’s still active, add one teaspoon of baking powder to a small bowl and pour half a cup of hot, almost boiling water.If the baking powder foams, it’s still active, and you can use it. If not, it lost its raising magic.
Do not over-mix. Over-mixing will result in a heavy, gummy cake. If you want your vegan cake light and fluffy, then mix till the ingredients are incorporated and no more. Try to be fast. When you add baking powder to the cake batter, try to finish your cake and bake it as fast as possible. The baking powder starts working as soon as it touches the cake batter, and if you leave it out for too long without baking, you’ll lose some of its leavening power.
This lemon blueberry pound cake is the perfect balance of moist and fluffy, and it’s easy to whip up the batter in 10 minutes. The rich creaminess paired with dairy-free ingredients makes this cake a must-try recipe for vegans and non-vegans alike. This recipe is a perfect mix of tangy lemons and vegan frosting and a must-try for any dessert enthusiast. It combines the moistness of zucchini with egg-free and simple ingredients for a delicious treat that’s excellent for breakfast and as a snack. Unlike most carrot cake recipes, ours does not contain a ton of sugar or oil. Try it, and you’ll never bake any other carrot cake again! With a refreshing orange and carrot aroma, this is probably one of the easiest cakes you’ll ever make. But its flavor is absolutely outstanding. If you love Italian cakes, you will savor every layer of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and luscious dairy-free mascarpone. It’s soft, moist, and packed with apple pieces and an easy, 1-bowl recipe with only 7 simple ingredients. Vegan pumpkin muffins are dairy-free and egg-free, but they are an excellent way to savor autumn and delight your family. This vegan cake is a blend of natural sweetness from ripe pears with a hint of cinnamon for a cozy dessert delight. It’s a single-layer cake excellent for a quick and scrumptious dessert. The orange curd is tangy, zesty, and so delicious that it will make you reach for another slice. It’s not your traditional layer cake but a lighter, easier-to-make version. Eat it as is, or top it with our easy chocolate ganache for a family-friendly vegan cake. Make them 30 minutes with simple pantry staples and enjoy a soft cake-like crumb and a delicious cinnamon sugar, lemon, or chocolate topping. We make a light, crunchy, and easy pie crust that we then fill with our dairy-free homemade custard. Probably the best brownies we’ve ever had, and no one will be able to tell they are vegan. It’s an easy recipe made with simple ingredients that you already have in your pantry. If you love chocolate, you are going to love this 100% plant-based chocolate pound cake. It cuts perfectly and it’s delicious served with a thin layer of your favorite jam. Our vegan vanilla cake is easy to make, with simple ingredients, and perfect for birthdays, holidays, and even Valentine’s Day. It’s soft, moist, light, sweet, and full of vanilla flavor. You’ll love these vegan apple muffins because they are packed with apple flavor, and you can make them with simple everyday ingredients and no effort. This cake is perfect for kids and adults alike, for birthdays and special occasions. It’s dairy-free, egg-free, but still moist and delicious. It’s sweet, refreshing, and made with easy-to-find ingredients that you already have in your pantry. This recipe is so easy and delicious that you’ll want to make it every day. We top it with dairy-free cream cheese and a mix of fresh seasonal fruit for a refreshing vegan cake. Top it with your favorite ice cream or whipped cream; it’s the perfect vegan “cake” for those who love pie but want something easier to prepare. It’s a classic recipe and a sweet treat that everyone loves. It’s quick and easy to make and excellent for a festive breakfast or a cozy coffee date with friends. We use simple pantry staples, so you can make them any time you want without running to the store. This vegan chocolate strawberry cake is a light, fruity cake with homemade vegan sponge cake layers impossible to resist. It’s a perfect finishing touch for cakes, cupcakes, and cinnamon rolls, and you can flavor it with vanilla, lemon, or your favorite aromas. Try it in vanilla cakes, funfetti cakes, chocolate cakes, and even in brioches.