Incredibly delicious vegan vanilla cake. Probably the one you never have had before. Know how to make a plant-based cake that can exactly taste like a regular vanilla cake.
Cakes- are the fluffiest dessert options on the menu. Just think about a life without cakes! Yeah, utterly boring. And not just because it is fluffy and sweet and tasty, but because we all have grown up eating them.
If any of us could back to our childhood, it’s difficult to think about interesting dishes without bringing cakes into the picture.
Though our dietary habits have changed dramatically, it is still these foods that keep fascinating us.
With different flavors, different textures, and even different base materials, cakes still draw our attention to a huge extent.
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But what about our food preferences? Now today that we have become plant conscious, we have given up on all animal products including dairy and eggs. Dairy and eggs- are the most used ingredients for making cakes.
So now what do we do? Do we have to give up on cakes for our entire lives? Can vegans eat cakes? Vanilla cakes? Is there anything like vegan vanilla cake? Well, as far as cake is concerned, vegans can definitely have cakes.
Be it a birthday vegan cake or just a regular one, we can even bet it won’t taste any different.
Maybe better! Just because eggs or any other dairy can’t be used, it doesn’t mean that we can’t make it tasty.
But how? Don’t worry, we have got you covered. Keep reading the blog to know everything about vegan vanilla cake.
Can cakes be vegan?
Well, yes, why not? There isn’t a reason why cakes can’t be vegan. If you are wondering how it is possible without milk or egg, then might you acknowledge why eggs or milk are used in the first place?
What if we have a vegan substitute for “eggs”? And what if it is already available in your kitchen? Won’t that make your vegan vanilla cake more easy-to-make and interesting?
And it’s high time to try the same binding agents for structure or binding. Let’s try something different on which even your paleo friends can lie. Might they even end up being converted? Who knows?
Now, let’s know,
What is a vegan vanilla cake?
Just think of it as a regular cake with everything coming from plants. Sounds interesting, right? It tastes interesting too. You just have to change a couple of ingredients and there you go- your fluffy vegan vanilla cake is ready.
And of course the vanilla essence- it has to be there. The best part is, it can be even gluten-free! We certainly know about the hate gluten is facing right now. So, we have made sure that your vegan cake remains free not just from dairy or eggs, but also from gluten (thank us later)!
So what ingredients are to be used to make this delicious cake we are talking about? Let’s see.
The ingredients to make the vegan vanilla cake
When we thought about the ingredients, we made sure that they are always to be simple. The simpler it is, the less hassle-free and tasty it becomes. Not that you can’t add extra things to make your vegan cake more palatable.
Here is the list of ingredients for the vegan vanilla cake recipe:
- Baking flour:
After seeing a lot of great cake recipes, we have decided to do with all-purpose flour for your cake. You can also go for gluten-free flour if you want. You should sieve your flour before you put it into your bowl and you probably know the reason- sifted flour has no lumps. It is evenly distributed.
- Vegan Butter:
Either you can go for unsalted vegan butter for your vegan vanilla cake, or you can rely on another oil like coconut oil. The fats make the cake fluffy, and moist and give it a buttery flavor. Make sure to add a bit of salt (¼ teaspoon) to the butter or the oil.
And what about olive oil? Though olive oil is a very healthy option(read our article on olive oil to know more), there aren’t a lot of vegan cake recipes using olive oil, so better to use vegan butter instead.
- Sugar:
Now it comes to the most basic ingredient- the sweetening agent. Well, you can prefer healthy sugar alternatives, but you can keep your vegan cake recipe simple by using either coconut sugar or granulated sugar. Remember, the color your cake imparts after it is baked with coconut sugar- is a little brownish. However, the taste remains the same.
- Applesauce:
Wondering why? It’s because it works like an egg here. There are many other options like aquafaba, flax seeds, vegan yogurt, etc. Applesauce is no less a competition here. Try to use the unsweetened one for better results.
- Vanilla Extract:
Yeah, this is what the vegan vanilla cake is entirely about. And even you might need a lot of it, to make it more subtle and tastier, for the exact flavor to kick in.
- Leavening agents:
Only two things you need: Baking Soda and Baking Powder.
- Frosting:
You can try different frostings according to your preference. But, how about a vegan buttercream? It surely might sound “out of the box”, but it’s worth it. Worth it. Tastes way better than what you might expect it to.
- Vegan Buttermilk:
What? Really? Yes, because of many reasons. If you have ever tasted a vegan vanilla cake or any vanilla cake for that matter, you must have experienced a tangy taste with the regular sweet one. Where does that come from? Exactly. And the buttermilk also helps the cake to rise without drying it out.
But, you just need to make your vegan buttermilk by yourself. From scratch. How?
Let’s find out.
How to make your own buttermilk?
You just need to find your favorite vegan milk- soy milk, coconut milk, oat milk, or any nut milk.
All you have to do is add a little apple cider vinegar and leave your milk for some minutes. That’s it. That’s how you go for it. Easy, right?
Now, it’s time to know about…
The Vegan Vanilla Cake Recipe
Here is how you do it.
Step 1: Add all your dry ingredients- flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Keep it aside.
Step 2: Mix your vegan butter and sugar. Make sure that the butter looks lighter. This indicates that the sugar is properly mixed with the butter and will also help your vegan vanilla cake to rise.
Step 3: Add all your other wet ingredients one by one. Give them a good mix.
Step 4: Now start adding the flour you prepared some time ago. You have to add buttermilk and flour until they are uniformly combined.
Step 5: It’s time to put the mixture into the pan and bake! Make sure you prepare your pan properly. You can add parchment paper below your pan before you bake it. The cake pan can be either 6″, 7″, or even 8″.
How long does to bake? Bake until you find it perfect (fluffy as expected).
The last part- Frosting:
It’s very simple. All you need to do is add your vegan butter and cream using a mixer. Now keep adding sugar until the buttercream becomes thick. Now, add the vanilla extract and use your vegan milk until you get the right thickness.
That’s it. We are done. Enjoy your vegan vanilla cake. You can even add strawberries on top of it. Completely depends on how you want it to be served.
Conclusion
Though a vegan cake might not sound so interesting to your paleo friends, it is quite the contrary.
They even might be too indulged in the taste of the cake to notice the difference. And really, there isn’t much of a difference except the egg and milk switch.
The alternatives used here in fact are quite a big competition to the non-vegan ingredients.
While you are into baking, make sure that you have prepared the pan properly. Sometimes even the slightest mistakes can make a huge difference.
You should even use some tools like a stand mixer, round cake pans, and icing smoother to make your fluffy vegan vanilla cake more presentable.
Also, Check – Vegan Recipe for Cookies
FAQs:
- What tools should you use while baking a vegan vanilla cake?
Though you can prepare your cake without many needed tools, it is always suggested to at least use a stand mixer and a round baking pan. You can even use icing smoother and sprinkled it to make it look more professional.
- What size of the pan is ideal for making a vegan vanilla cake?
There isn’t any ideal size. You can use any of the three options- a 6″, 7″, or 8″ round cake pan.
- Why should we use vegan buttermilk in the cake?
The sole reason for the buttermilk is to add tanginess to the cake and help you make the cake batter uniform. It also helps the cake rise without letting it dry.
