Best 2 Vegan Basic Vanilla Cake Recipes

Baking a vegan basic vanilla cake can be an exciting task for home bakers seeking delicious yet compassionate treats. Whether you have dietary restrictions or simply want to explore plant-based baking, crafting a moist, fluffy, and flavorful cake that's free of animal products is a rewarding experience. With a few simple adjustments and some readily available ingredients, you can create a vanilla cake that is just as delectable as its traditional counterpart. From selecting the appropriate flour and sugar alternatives to incorporating plant-based milk and butter, this guide will lead you through the steps of creating a vegan vanilla cake that exudes both taste and tenderness.

Let's cook with our recipes!

VEGAN BASIC VANILLA CAKE

Vegan Basic Vanilla Cake image

This is a dense, yet somewhat spongy basic vegan cake. It can be topped with a basic vegan chocolate or vegan vanilla buttercream frosting. A nice, easy, basic, homemade favorite that doesn't taste like a box mix AND can be used as a tasty vegan birthday cake! Cool completely before topping with your favorite vegan buttercream frosting.

Provided by Christine

Categories Desserts Cakes White Cake Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup plain soy milk
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup canola oil
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x8-inch baking dish.
Stir soy milk and vinegar together in a large glass measuring cup.
Whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
Briskly mix canola oil, water, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and almond extract into soy milk mixture using a fork. Stir soy milk mixture into flour mixture until batter is lump-free. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.2 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 380.1 mg, Sugar 26.5 g

EASY VANILLA CAKE

Easy Vanilla Cake image

This vanilla cake is like, the best cake I have ever made. It's not too bland, and it's not too sweet. This is great for all occasions and easy to do in your spare time.

Provided by Sapphire Bang

Categories Desserts Cakes Yellow Cake Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

cooking spray
2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 pinches salt
3 eggs
¾ cup milk
¾ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch cake tin with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl. Add eggs, milk, and vegetable oil. Mix by hand or use an electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Add more flour if batter is too runny. Pour into the prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour.
Remove from the oven and let cool, 15 to 30 minutes. Transfer to the refrigerator to chill slightly, 15 to 30 minutes more. Slice the cooled cake through the middle to make 2 layers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 57.3 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 206.6 mg, Sugar 21.2 g

Tips:

For a richer flavor, use a combination of vegan butter and coconut oil.
If you don't have vegan yogurt, you can use unsweetened almond milk or soy milk instead.
To make the cake more moist, add 1/2 cup of applesauce or mashed banana.
For a fun twist, add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruit to the batter.
Be sure to grease and flour the cake pan before baking to prevent the cake from sticking.
Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Conclusion:

This vegan basic vanilla cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy texture, and sweet and simple flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet treat, give this vegan basic vanilla cake a try. You won't be disappointed!