Description
Indulge in our One Bowl Vegan Almond Raspberry Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, a delightful dessert that perfectly marries the nutty taste of almonds with the tartness of fresh raspberries. This cake is ideal for any celebration or a cozy gathering with friends over tea. With four fluffy layers and smooth vegan cream cheese frosting, it’s not only visually stunning but also deliciously satisfying. A vibrant raspberry jam layer adds an extra burst of flavor, making this cake a true showstopper. Simplify your baking with this one-bowl recipe, ensuring minimal cleanup and maximum enjoyment!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups vegan buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted vegan butter
- 1 cup dairy-free yogurt
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp almond extract
- 1 1/3 cups ground almonds
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free)
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 cup raspberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare two 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, melted vegan butter, dairy-free yogurt, vanilla extract, and almond extract until combined.
- Gradually add ground almonds, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt to the wet mixture. Slowly incorporate the vegan buttermilk while whisking until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for about 40–42 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for ten minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Once cooled completely, slice each layer in half horizontally.
- Prepare your vegan cream cheese frosting as per your recipe.
- Assemble the cake by layering frosting and raspberry jam between each layer and decorating as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 42 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg