Nut-Free Vegan Vanilla Cake

Elevate your dessert game with this Nut-Free Vegan Vanilla Cake! Perfectly fluffy, delightfully moist, and bursting with classic vanilla flavor, this plant-based showstopper is free from both nuts and dairy, making it ideal for allergy-friendly celebrations or everyday indulgence. Crafted with simple pantry staples and a touch of apple cider vinegar to create a luscious vegan "buttermilk," this cake bakes to perfection in just 30 minutes. Whether topped with your favorite frosting or enjoyed on its own, this crowd-pleasing recipe is easy to follow and guarantees a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture every time. A must-try for vegan dessert lovers or anyone seeking a nut-free treat, this cake combines accessibility, flavor, and simplicity for a dessert that shines.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 cup Neutral vegetable oil (e.g., canola oil)
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour two 8-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, mix the almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Let it sit for 5 minutes to create a vegan 'buttermilk.'

Step 4

After the 'buttermilk' is ready, add the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and water. Stir until well combined.

Step 5

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients. Gently mix until the batter is smooth, but do not overmix.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting or serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1022.4 grams (1022.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2728

Total Fat 123.80g	159%
Saturated Fat 9.10g	45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3089mg	134%
Total Carbohydrate 390.90g	142%
Dietary Fiber 6.80g	24%
Total Sugars 201.60g
Protein 26.30g	53%

Vitamin D 88IU	439%
Calcium 468mg	36%
Iron 12mg	67%
Potassium 372mg	8%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.0%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 56.2%