Description
Indulge in the delightful One Bowl Vegan Almond Raspberry Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting—a perfect treat for any occasion. This cake features a light and fluffy texture, complemented by a rich combination of almond and raspberry flavors. With just one bowl required for preparation, cleanup is quick and easy, making it an ideal choice for busy bakers or those looking to impress guests without the hassle. Topped with creamy vegan frosting and adorned with fresh raspberries, this cake not only tastes amazing but also looks stunning on any dessert table. Whether you’re hosting a birthday party or enjoying a cozy afternoon tea, this vegan cake will surely be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups vegan buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup melted unsalted vegan butter
- 1 cup dairy-free yogurt
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp almond extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free alternative)
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup raspberry jam
- Vegan cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Prepare two 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, melted vegan butter, dairy-free yogurt, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
- Add ground almonds, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt to the mixture. Pour in the vegan buttermilk gradually while mixing until fully combined.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 40–42 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Once cooled, slice each layer in half for four layers total.
- Make the vegan cream cheese frosting as per your preferred recipe or use store-bought.
- Assemble by layering frosting and raspberry jam between each cake layer. Finish with frosting on top and decorate with raspberries and crushed almonds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 42 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg