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10 of The Best Vegan Cake Recipes

February 27, 2020 by LarishaBernard 2 Comments

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If you are looking for the absolute best vegan cake recipes then you have found exactly what you need.  From basics like chocolate and vanilla to favorites like coconut and red velvet, we’ve got you covered. 

Cakes are perfect for so many celebrations.  However, when you first go vegan, plant based, or dairy free, you may be thinking that you could never have cake again.  We’re hear to tell you that not only can you have can, but we have the best vegan cake recipes right here for you. 

Our recipes are already tried, tested, and approved by both vegans and non-vegans alike. 

Whether you are looking for a birthday cake, holiday parties like Christmas or Kwanzaa, or it’s just a random Monday and you need cake, we have you covered. 

We have more than 10 different cake recipes that have been made without dairy and eggs and we guarantee that you will find a new favorite. 

Can you make these vegan cakes Top 8 Allergen Free?

Most of the cakes can be made Top 8 Allergen Free.  Since they are already free of dairy and eggs, the other concern is soy. Usually soy is in vegan butter or maybe vegan chocolate.  

However, there is a lot of vegan chocolate that is already soy free and as far as the vegan butter, we always recommend using Soy Free Earth Balance, it comes in a red tub.

The only other exception is a cake like our vegan coconut cake, that obviously has coconut and we wouldn’t recommend changes there.

Every post has instructions to make Top 8 Allergen Free.

Can I make cupcakes instead of cake?

Yes! Some of the recipes are already cupcake recipes. But whether it’s a cake or cupcake recipe you can always just increase or decrease the amount of batter to make one or the other. 

Most of our cake recipes are 3 layers, so you could just do half or a 1/3 of the ingredients to make a smaller amount of cupcakes (or just make them all). 

And vice versa, if it’s a cupcake recipe, you can increase the amount to make more layers. 

What are some vegan frosting ideas for these cakes?

One great thing about cakes is that you can mix and match frostings! We absolutely love doing this. Some ideas for vegan cake frostings are: 

  • Vegan Vanilla Frosting
  • Vegan Buttercream Frosting
  • Vegan Chocolate Frosting
  • Vegan Strawberry Buttercream

Leave a comment below and tell us what frosting flavor you want to see next! 

The Best Vegan Cake Recipes

Vegan Vanilla Cake
Absolutely delicious vegan vanilla cake.  You'll only be upset you didn't have the recipe before.  Just 9 ingredients and under an hour to make! Can be Top 8 Allergen Free!
The Best Vegan Chocolate Cake
The Best Vegan Chocolate Cake is perfection! Moist, rich, chocolatey, and divine! Paired with a vegan chocolate frosting for an absolute treat
One Bowl Vegan Strawberry Sheet Cake
This One Bowl Vegan Strawberry Sheet Cake is so easy to make and the perfect way to use up fresh strawberries. So soft and perfect sweetened.
Check out this recipe
The Best Vegan Red Velvet Cake
This easy vegan red velvet cake is so rich, soft and has the perfect chocolate flavor! Pair with an incredible vegan cream cheese frosting!
Check out this recipe
Vegan Coffee Cake
This vegan coffee cake is tender layers of cinnamon and cake with the most delicious streusel topping. Perfectly paired with coffee or tea.
Check out this recipe
Vegan Pineapple Upside Down Cake
A classic American cake!  With this vegan pineapple upside down cake no one will realize it's vegan! Caramelized pineapple, with a rich, moist cake will be the perfect summer staple! 
Check out this recipe
Vegan Lemon Cake
This Vegan Lemon Cake is an amazing layered summer treat! The perfect combo of both sweet and tart together to make your mouth explode with happiness.
Check out this recipe
Vegan Vanilla Birthday Cake
Absolutely delicious vegan vanilla birthday cake. Or vegan funfetti cake depending on where you live. Either way it's a hit!
Check out this recipe
Vegan Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake
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Vegan Brooklyn Blackout Cake
Vegan Brooklyn Blackout Cake is multiple layers of chocolate brilliance! Rich, moist, fluffy, and extremely decadent. This is the cake of chocolate lover's dreams.
Check out this recipe
Vegan Apple Cider Donut Cake
If you love apple cider donuts, then you will love this vegan apple cider donut cake! It makes an amazing fall sweet brunch option or a dessert!
Check out this recipe
Vegan Black Forest Cake
Vegan Black Forest Cake is the best part of chocolate cake with a rich cherry filled and cream frosting. You'll love the intense flavor and how easy it is to get this together!
Check out this recipe
Layered Vegan Pumpkin Cake
Vegan layered vegan pumpkin cake is perfectly paired with a delicious vegan vanilla cinnamon cream cheese frosting! Perfect fall dessert!
Check out this recipe
Vegan Strawberry Lemon Loaf Cake
This Vegan Strawberry Lemon Loaf Cake is the perfect summer treat! Delicious sweet and tart lemon cake with strawberry glaze for an awesome sweet!
Check out this recipe
Dairy Free Vanilla Cupcakes
Absolutely delicious dairy free vanilla cupcakes. You'll only be upset you didn't have the recipe before. Just 9 ingredients and 30 minutes! Completely delicious vegan vanilla cupcakes. 
Check out this recipe
Vegan Coconut Cake
Deliciously perfect vegan coconut cake from scratch! Paired with a vegan coconut cream frosting. Simple to make and looks so professional!
Check out this recipe
Dairy Free Lemon Pound Cake (Vegan)
If you love lemons, then this soft, sweet and slightly tart dairy free lemon pound cake is for you! A show stopping piece for any event! It’s a completely vegan lemon pound cake recipe. 
Check out this recipe
Vegan Strawberry Cake
This Vegan Strawberry Cake with vegan strawberry buttercream is out of this world. Super soft, insanely rich, and perfectly filled with natural strawberries!
Check out this recipe
Vegan Carrot Cake
This easy vegan carrot cake is the perfect spring dessert recipe. Perfectly soft and full of flavor, everything is made in one bowl!  
Check out this recipe
Dairy Free Red Velvet Cupcakes
These dairy free red velvet cupcakes will rock your world! Just one bowl needed for these soft, delicious dye free dairy free red velvet cupcakes! Also vegan!
Check out this recipe
Vegan Apple Upside Down Cake
THE PERFECT FALL TWIST ON A CLASSIC AMERICAN CAKE! CARAMELIZED APPLES, WITH A RICH, MOIST CAKE WILL BE THE PERFECT VEGAN FALL CAKE STAPLE! 
Check out this recipe
Vegan Pumpkin Cake
This insanely easy vegan pumpkin cake will be the showstopping centerpiece of your dessert table this holiday season. Perfectly spice, soft, and melts in your mouth. Paired with a maple glaze on top. 
Check out this recipe

Easy Mug Cakes!

Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake
If you're looking for a solo treat without the hassle, then this vegan vanilla mug cake is the perfect treat that you need!
Vegan Vanilla Mug Cake
If you're looking for a solo treat without the hassle, then this vegan vanilla mug cake is the perfect treat that you need!
Check out this recipe

Milkshakes with Cake

Vegan Strawberry Birthday Cake Milkshake
The absolute best vegan strawberry birthday cake milkshake uses leftover cake to make the most amazing vegan strawberry milkshake ever.
Check out this recipe

Not technically cake but cake -HA

Vegan Funnel Cake
You don't have to wait to the fair or carnival for a delicious vegan funnel cake made in minute in the comfort of your home! Give it a try!
Check out this recipe

What cake flavor to you want to see next?

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  1. Kathy

    March 2, 2020 at 5:20 am

    Date and walnut..

    Reply
    • LarishaCampbell

      March 5, 2020 at 3:16 pm

      Is that a cake you’d like us to make?

      Reply

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