Try these moist vegan red velvet cake with dairy-free cream cheese frosting. A classic plant-based dessert.
🧾 Ingredients
Cake
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups sugar
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1½ cups plant-based milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp red food coloring (vegan)
Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting
- ½ cup vegan butter
- 8 oz dairy-free cream cheese
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ First, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch cake pans.
2️⃣ Next, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
3️⃣ Then, add plant-based milk, oil, vinegar, vanilla, and food coloring. Mix until smooth.
4️⃣ After that, divide the batter evenly between the pans.
5️⃣ Meanwhile, bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
6️⃣ Next, beat vegan butter and cream cheese until smooth.
7️⃣ Then, add powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until fluffy.
8️⃣ Finally, frost the cooled cake layers and serve.
💡 Tips & Variations
- For deeper color, use beet powder instead of food coloring.
- Alternatively, make cupcakes or a sheet cake.
- For gluten-free, use a 1:1 GF flour blend.
- For extra moisture, brush layers with plant milk.
- Additionally, chill before slicing for clean cuts.
🌟 Benefits of Vegan Red Velvet Cake
First, this cake is dairy-free and egg-free.
Additionally, plant-based ingredients lower cholesterol.
Moreover, cocoa provides antioxidants.
Furthermore, it’s suitable for many dietary needs.
In addition, it delivers rich flavor without animal products.
Finally, it’s perfect for celebrations and holidays.
📊 Nutrition Facts (Per Slice – Approximate)
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 380mg
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
To make this cake kid-friendly, reduce cocoa slightly and use natural coloring. Decorate with dairy-free sprinkles and serve in small slices.
