Description
This One Bowl Vegan Almond Raspberry Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a moist and flavorful plant-based cake featuring ground almonds and raspberry jam layered with luscious vegan cream cheese frosting. Perfect for celebrations or a delightful dessert, it combines nutty almond flavor with the sweet tang of raspberries, all made with wholesome vegan ingredients in a simple one-bowl preparation.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
- 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 alternative)
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 cup raspberry jam
Frosting
- Vegan cream cheese frosting for layering and coating
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cake removal.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, melted vegan butter, dairy-free yogurt, vanilla extract, and almond extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in the ground almonds, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt until the batter is just combined and there are no large lumps.
- Incorporate vegan buttermilk: Gradually mix in the vegan buttermilk until the batter is fully integrated and smooth, achieving a cohesive consistency.
- Divide batter and bake: Evenly divide the batter between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 40-42 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating that the cakes are baked through.
- Cool the cakes: Let the cakes cool in their pans for about 10 minutes to slightly set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely for best texture and ease of frosting.
- Slice layers: Once cooled, carefully slice each cake layer in half horizontally to create four thinner layers for better layering.
- Assemble the cake: Layer the cake by spreading vegan cream cheese frosting and raspberry jam between each cake layer, then finish by frosting the outside of the assembled cake evenly.
Notes
- Use dairy-free yogurt and vegan butter to keep this recipe fully vegan.
- Ground almonds add moisture and a rich nutty flavor; do not substitute with whole nuts.
- If gluten-free, use a certified gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
- Ensure the cakes are completely cool before slicing and frosting to avoid melting the frosting.
- For extra fresh flavor, consider adding fresh raspberries between layers if desired.
