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Vegan Birthday Cake

This Vegan Birthday Cake is a delightful celebration treat! Moist, fluffy, and topped with creamy frosting, it’s a joy for everyone!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Keyword: Birthday, Cake, Celebration, Vegan
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (gluten-free, if needed)
  • 2 cups sugar (adjust according to your taste)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup oil (canola, vegetable, etc.)
  • 2 cups water (or any plant-based milk)
  • 1/2 cup vegan sprinkles (optional, but highly recommended)

For the Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup vegan butter (softened)
  • 8 ounces vegan cream cheese (softened)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

Instructions:

  • Step 1: Preheat the Oven - Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking.
  • Step 2: Prepare Your Cake Pans - Grease your 9-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
  • Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda.
  • Step 4: Combine Wet Ingredients - In another bowl, mix water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla extract.
  • Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix gently.
  • Step 6: Add the Vegan Sprinkles - Fold in vegan sprinkles gently into the batter.
  • Step 7: Bake the Cake - Divide batter into pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  • Step 8: Cool the Cakes - Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  • Step 9: Prepare the Frosting - Beat vegan butter and cream cheese, then mix in powdered sugar until creamy.
  • Step 10: Assemble the Cake - Place one cooled layer on a plate, frost, then add the second layer and frost again.
  • Step 11: Decorate! - Add more sprinkles on top, slice, serve, and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Cooling rack
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Notes

  • For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free flour blend.
  • Substitute oil with applesauce for a lower-fat version.
  • Store leftover cake in an airtight container for up to three days.