Decadent Vegan Cakes: Outstanding Plant-Based Recipes for Layer Cakes, Sheet Cakes, Cupcakes and More

By Charlotte Roberts

Whip Up Bakery-Quality Vegan Cakes Right in Your Own Kitchen

Making delicious plant-based cakes is foolproof thanks to this outstanding collection of recipes from blogger Charlotte Roberts. Ranging from mouthwatering layer cakes perfect for a celebration to tasty loaf cakes that can be ready in no time at all, Charlotte’s wide array of bakes have you covered no matter what flavor or style of cake you’re in the mood for. Her craveworthy recipes include:

• Ultimate Chocolate Fudge Cake
• Gingerbread Latte Layer Cake
• Lemon Curd & Poppyseed Cake
• Apple Crumble Loaf Cake
• The Best Vegan Coconut Cake
• Chocolate Orange Layer Cake
• Strawberry Swirl Cake
• Browned-Butter Chai Cupcakes
• Carrot Cake Loaf
• Pumpkin-Spiced Layer Cake

Bursting with recipes that will bring you back for seconds (and maybe thirds!), as well as all the tips and tricks you need to demystify vegan baking, this will be your go-to guide for vegan cakes for every occasion.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Macmillan Publishers
• Release date: Jun 6, 2023
• ISBN: 9781645677635

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Classic Flavors

I wanted to make sure that vegan baking never limited me from enjoying my all-time favorite cakes from my childhood, so this chapter is dedicated to classic flavor favorites.

What better way to demonstrate just how easily you can create incredible vegan cakes, without ever compromising on taste, than with these timeless flavors? I’ve filled this chapter with a selection of nostalgic cakes that have been my go-tos for any occasion, from large celebrations to casual afternoon teas. Each of these cakes, which have now been given a plant-based twist, bring back memories of delicious desserts enjoyed with friends and family.

Something I love about vegan baking is the opportunity to re-create well-loved dishes and produce something to rival the original recipes! I want to show you how easy it is to achieve those light and fluffy bakes that are both dairy- and egg-free, with just a few simple ingredient swaps. Whether you’re hosting vegan friends or it’s your turn to bring dessert, this chapter includes something that everyone will love!

I would, of course, recommend giving each one of these recipes a try. However, if I had to choose just one, it would be the Lemon Curd & Poppyseed Cake. This gives a decadent twist to a classic lemon and poppyseed recipe by adding a luxurious layer of plant-based lemon curd. It’s perfect for all occasions, especially if you’re a citrus lover, like me.

Ultimate Chocolate Fudge Cake

My Ultimate Chocolate Fudge Cake is everything you would imagine. A layer of moist, rich chocolaty sponge, topped with a decadent chocolate buttercream that is so heavenly smooth you’ll be wanting to eat it with everything! A good, fail-safe chocolate cake recipe is something that I believe we all need to have in our arsenal. They’re perfect for just about any occasion, and I’ve found this particular recipe to be my go-to for countless birthdays and dinner parties. You can’t go too far wrong with a generous slice of chocolate fudge cake paired with some gloriously sweet fresh