Description
Indulge in the delightful One Bowl Vegan Almond Raspberry Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting—a perfect fusion of soft almond cake, tangy raspberry jam, and creamy vegan frosting. This cake is not only a showstopper for any celebration but also easy to prepare, requiring just one bowl for minimal cleanup. Each layer bursts with flavor, creating a light and fluffy treat that will impress guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. Whether it’s for birthdays, holidays, or casual get-togethers, this visually stunning dessert is sure to elevate any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups vegan buttermilk
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted vegan butter
- 1 cup dairy-free yogurt
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup ground almonds
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free alternative)
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup raspberry jam
- Vegan cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, melted vegan butter, dairy-free yogurt, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Combine the ground almonds, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and sea salt. Gradually mix in the vegan buttermilk until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 40–42 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Slice each cooled layer in half if desired. Assemble with frosting and raspberry jam between layers, then frost the outside of the cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 42 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (107g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg