Vegan Cakes That Are Suitable For Every Special Occasion

Is vegan cake the answer to everything? Yes. We think so. Whether you are having a bad day, want to impress guests, or are looking to treat yourself, a delicious slice of cake is guaranteed to make everything better. 

As fellow cake addicts, here at PlantX, we understand the importance of having the best vegan cakes. That’s why we were determined to source a vegan baking range that will cater to your every cake need. 

From vegan egg alternatives to gluten-free flours, from Fairtrade cocoa powder to plant-based cream cheese, our vegan range is specially designed to fulfil your widest baking desires, whether it's simple vegan brownies or three-tier wedding cakes! 

Whatever your favourite cake is, we are here to make that dream a reality. If you are looking for some inspiration, here are some of our best classic vegan cake recipes that are suitable for every occasion, made possible by the PlantX range.

French Apple Cake

With the combination of fruity apple, hearty rum and sweet sponge, this French Classic is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. And, it couldn’t be simpler to whip up. Our top tip? Make the most of PlantX’s range of gluten-free baking products to make this delicious vegan cake gluten-free too! 

Ingredients

• 125g All-Purpose Flour
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• ¼ tsp Salt
• 60g Vegan Butter
• 85g Granulated Sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 3 tbsp Dark Rum
• 2 Baking Apples
• 2 tsp Egg Replacer

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Grease a regular cake tin and line the bottom with baking parchment. 
3. Peel and chop the baking apples into small cubes. Set aside. 
4. Mix together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. 
5. In a separate bowl, combine 4 tablespoons of water with the 2 tsp of the Free & Easy egg replacer. 
6. Mix this into the butter and sugar mixture a little at a time. 
7. Add the vanilla extract and the dark rum. Mix until combined. 
8. Stir the chopped apples into the cake mix until distributed evenly. 
9. Use a spatula to transfer your mixture into the pre-prepared tin. 
10. Sprinkle an additional tablespoon of sugar over the top of the cake mixture. 
11. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. 
12. Allow to cool. 
13. Remove the cake from the tin and serve on its own or with a dollop of Oatly Whippable Cream. 

Classic Carrot Cake

Is there anything better than a great vegan carrot cake? A sumptuous blend of warming spices, yummy nuts and fresh carrot, this vegan cake is guaranteed to get your taste buds tingling. And, the cream cheese frosting really is to die for…

Ingredients

Cake Batter:

• 250g All-Purpose Flour
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• 1 tsp Baking Soda
• ½ tsp Salt
• 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
• 1 tsp Ground Nutmeg
• 255g Grated Carrot
• 300g Brown Sugar
• 2 Flax Seed Eggs (2 tbsp Ground Flaxseed with 6 tbsp Water)
• 120ml Canola Oil
• 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• 100g Chopped Walnuts

Icing:

• 100g Vegan Cream Cheese
• 400g Icing Sugar
• 3 tbsp Lemon Juice

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Grease a regular cake tin and line the bottom with baking parchment. 
3. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg into a large mixing bowl. Add the grated carrot and brown sugar. 
4. In a separate bowl, mix the ground flax seeds with water. Leave to rest for a few minutes to create your flax seed eggs. 
5. While your flax seed eggs are resting, in another bowl, mix the canola oil with the apple cider vinegar. Then add your flax seed eggs. 
6. Add this mixture to the larger bowl with the carrots and flour and let the batter rest for a few minutes. Then, mix well. 
7. If your batter is too dry, add a splash of non-dairy milk. 
8. Transfer your mixture to the greased tin and bake for 30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. 
9. While your cake is cooling, prepare the icing. 
10.  Allow the cream cheese to soften, then mix with the icing sugar and lemon juice with a whisk until light and creamy.
11. When your cake is cool, add the icing, sprinkle with walnuts and serve! 

Easy Vegan Brownies

Looking for a cake quick fix? Why not try the Free & Easy Gluten & Dairy Free Chocolate Brownie Mix to scrimp on effort without having to scrimp on flavour. 

Ingredients

• Free & Easy Gluten & Dairy Free Chocolate Brownie Mix
• 100ml Vegetable Oil 
• 115ml Water

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C
2. Grease and line a baking tin. 
3. Sift the brownie mix into a bowl. 
4. Add the oil and water and mix until combined. 
5. Transfer the mixture into your baking tin. 
6. Bake for 15-25 minutes, depending on how gooey you want your brownies to be!
7. Cool on a wire rack and enjoy.

And that’s a wrap

So, these are a few ideas for some of the best vegan cakes you can whip up to impress your guests. But, with the wide range of baking goods available on PlantX, this is just the beginning. With plant-based egg alternatives, gluten-free flours, and vegan butter, the world of vegan cakes is your oyster. Better get baking!