Vegan Almond Cake

Bake a soft Vegan Almond Cake at home. Plus, it is moist and nutty. Also, this dairy-free cake is perfect for the whole family.

Ingredients

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup almond flour
• ¾ cup sugar or coconut sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¾ cup almond milk
• ⅓ cup neutral oil
• 1 tsp almond extract
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ cup sliced almonds (optional, for topping)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Meanwhile, grease or line an 8-inch cake pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Then, mix well.
3. In another bowl, combine almond milk, oil, vanilla, and almond extract. Next, stir until smooth.
4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. However, mix gently to avoid overworking the batter.
5. Pour batter into the pan and sprinkle sliced almonds on top. Then, tap the pan lightly.
6. Bake for 30–35 minutes. Finally, cool completely before slicing.

Tips for the Best Vegan Almond Cake

• Use almond flour finely ground, so the texture stays soft.
• Also, do not overmix the batter, because it can make the cake dense.
• Let the cake cool fully, while flavors settle.
• Store covered, so the cake remains moist.

Variations

1. Lemon Almond Cake: Add lemon zest, so the flavor feels fresh.
2. Chocolate Almond Cake: Mix in chocolate chips, while keeping batter light.
3. Gluten-Free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend, and add 1 tbsp extra almond milk.
4. Orange Almond Cake: Add orange zest, so aroma improves naturally.

Health Benefits

• Almonds provide healthy fats, so they support heart health.
• Almond flour adds protein, while keeping the cake filling.
• Dairy-free ingredients reduce allergens, therefore more people can enjoy it.
• Homemade baking avoids preservatives, also keeping ingredients clean.

Nutrition Facts (Per Slice, approx.)

• Calories: 220 kcal
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbohydrates: 28 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Sugar: 14 g
• Sodium: 180 mg

Kid-Friendly Version

• Reduce almond extract slightly, so flavor stays mild.
• Bake in cupcake molds, because kids love small portions.
• Skip sliced almonds on top, while keeping texture soft.
• Serve with fruit or dairy-free milk, so snacks feel balanced.