Description
This Vanilla Cake is a moist, fluffy plant-based dessert made with simple, natural ingredients. Perfect for any occasion, it features rich vanilla flavor and tender crumb, creating a delightful treat everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder (natural gelling agent)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (natural)
- ½ cup plant-based yogurt
- ½ cup plant-based butter (natural), softened
Other Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your cake pans and dust them with flour or line with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder (natural gelling agent), baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, blend the plant-based milk, apple cider vinegar, pure vanilla extract (natural), plant-based yogurt, and plant-based butter (natural) until smooth. This activates the reaction needed for an airy texture.
- Cream Sugar and Butter: Using an electric mixer or whisk, beat the granulated sugar (natural) with the plant-based butter (natural) until light, fluffy, and pale in color to trap air for a tender crumb.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed sugar and butter mixture, alternating with the wet ingredients. Mix gently and thoroughly without overmixing to keep the batter light.
- Bake to Perfection: Divide the batter evenly between your prepared cake pans. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Bring plant-based butter and milk to room temperature before mixing for best results.
- Measure ingredients accurately using a kitchen scale or proper measuring tools.
- Mix batter just until combined to avoid a dense cake.
- Use an oven thermometer to maintain the proper baking temperature.
- Allow cakes to cool fully before frosting to prevent melting or sliding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vanilla cake, plant-based dessert, moist cake, easy vanilla cake, natural ingredients, dairy-free cake
