Craft a deliciously moist and fluffy Classic Vegan Vanilla Cake layered with smooth buttercream frosting, perfect for any celebration or as a delightful treat.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- ¾ cup + 5 tsp (200ml) vegan buttermilk (soy milk mixed with 2 tsp apple cider vinegar)
- 2 ⅓ cups + 1 tbsp (300g) all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 ¼ cups (250g) granulated sugar
- Seeds of 1 vanilla pod
- 0.44 cups (100g) vegan butter, room temperature
- ⅓ cup (75ml) olive oil
- ¾ cup (180g) vegan Greek-style yogurt, or alternative plant-based yogurt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract (optional)
For the Frosting:
- 1 to 1 ½ batches vegan buttercream frosting, depending on desired coverage
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 347°F (175°C). Grease and line three 6-inch cake tins with oil and parchment paper.
- Combine soy milk and vinegar to make vegan buttermilk; set aside for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another large bowl, rub vanilla seeds into sugar. Add vegan butter and whisk for 3 minutes.
- Whisk in olive oil, yogurt, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fluffy. Mix in vegan buttermilk.
- Fold in the dry ingredients in two parts, being careful not to overmix.
- Divide batter among cake tins and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a skewer comes out with a few crumbs.
- Allow cakes to cool in tins for 15-20 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to decorate.
- Prepare vegan buttercream frosting as per the recipe.
- To assemble, spread a small amount of frosting on a cake turntable, add the first cake layer, and spread a layer of frosting on top. Repeat with the remaining layers.
- Frost the sides and top of the cake, smoothing with a scraper. Optionally, pipe decorative frosting on top.
This Classic Vegan Vanilla Cake is a versatile base for a variety of flavors and decorations, ensuring your celebration is both cruelty-free and delicious. Enjoy the rich vanilla and buttery taste in every bite!
