Let’s celebrate birthdays with something sweet and delicious – vegan cakes. Vegan cakes are a great option for those who are health conscious or allergic to certain ingredients. Plus, they taste just as amazing as traditional cakes.

Here are some tips to make the perfect vegan birthday cake.

Firstly, replace the eggs with an egg replacer. There are many options available in grocery stores or online that can be used as substitutes for eggs in cakes. Some alternatives include applesauce, mashed bananas, silken tofu, yogurt, and chia seeds mixed with water. These substitutes add moisture to the cake and help to bind the ingredients together.

Next, substitute milk with coconut milk or almond milk. These non-dairy options work best in cake recipes as they do not overpower the flavors of the cake. Additionally, switch out butter with coconut oil or vegan butter substitutes made from nut oils.

When it comes to sweetening your vegan birthday cake, there are many options to choose from. Maple syrup, agave nectar, and brown rice syrup add natural sweetness without being overly sweet. Add a little more sweetness with vegan cane sugar or coconut sugar, but use judiciously to avoid making the cake too sweet.

Now that we have taken care of the basics, let’s explore some vegan birthday cake recipes that are easy to make and delicious to taste.

Vegan Vanilla Cake:

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup vegetable oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup almond milk

1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F 175 degrees C.
2. Lightly grease an 8-inch cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
3. Mix together almond milk and apple cider vinegar and set aside.
4. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. In another mixing bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and milk mixture.
6. Combine the wet ingredients with dry ingredients and whisk until smooth.
7. Pour the batter into the cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center of the cake.
8. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.

Vegan Chocolate Cake:

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups flour

1 cup sugar

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup vegetable oil

1 tablespoon white vinegar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup water

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F 175 degrees C.
2. Lightly grease an 8-inch cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
3. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. In another bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, vanilla extract, and water.
5. Combine the wet and dry ingredients and whisk until smooth.
6. Pour the batter into the cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center of the cake.
7. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.

Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting:

Ingredients:

1/2 cup vegan butter

4 ounces vegan cream cheese

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3 cups powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, cream vegan butter and vegan cream cheese until smooth.
2. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
3. Add powdered sugar one cup at a time and mix until smooth.
4. Frost on top of the cooled cake.

Vegan birthday cakes are a healthy yet delicious way to enjoy your special day. Use vegan options for eggs, milk and butter. Sweeten with natural sweaters like agave nectar or coconut sugar, and try out tasty recipes like vegan vanilla cake or vegan chocolate cake. So go ahead and indulge in your favorite dessert, guilt-free.