Vegan Vanilla Cake with Rich Buttercream

A delightful dessert offering an exceptionally delicate and airy texture, harmoniously paired with a rich and creamy frosting that provides an intoxicating vanilla depth to every bite. This creation is the perfect choice for those seeking an impressive sweet indulgence for festive occasions or afternoon coffee, maintaining uncompromising culinary excellence. It appeals to anyone who appreciates meticulous baking that highlights classic flavors and velvety textures, leaving a lasting impression with every taste.

Prep: 15 min
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Medium

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Instructions

Servings:8

1Heat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
2Prepare two round cake pans with a diameter of 18 cm or 20 cm with grease spray and baking paper.
3In a medium bowl, mix the vegetable milk, vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar and vanilla extract. Set aside.
4In a large bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt.
5Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture comes together.
6Divide the batter between the prepared molds.
7Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8Allow the cakes to cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pans.
9Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before topping.
10Prepare the vegan butter frosting while the cakes are cooling.
11Arrange and cover the cakes as you wish.
12Cut and serve at room temperature or slightly chilled. Appetite!

Ingredients

2 cups plant-based milk (ensure dairy-free)
1 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4½ cups (540 grams) flour (use gluten-free if needed)
2 cups (400 grams) sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
Vegan buttercream frosting (ensure dairy-free)

Nutrition

Calories: 707
Protein: 8.3g
Carbs: 104.8g
Sugar: 53.5g

Chef tips

For an almond hint, add almond extract. Use smaller pans for a taller cake.

Culinary reasoning

A delightful dessert offering an exceptionally delicate and airy texture, harmoniously paired with a rich and creamy frosting that provides an intoxicating vanilla depth to every bite. This creation is the perfect choice for those seeking an impressive sweet indulgence for festive occasions or afternoon coffee, maintaining uncompromising culinary excellence. It appeals to anyone who appreciates meticulous baking that highlights classic flavors and velvety textures, leaving a lasting impression with every taste.

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Nutrition

Calories: 707
Protein: 8.3g
Carbs: 104.8g
Sugar: 53.5g

Chef tips

For an almond hint, add almond extract. Use smaller pans for a taller cake.