Vegan Birthday Cake

Total Time Prep Time: 25 mins. Cook Time: 30 mins. + cooling
Yield 12 slices
Test Kitchen Approved
Looking for a quick and easy vegan birthday cake? This moist, fluffy vanilla cake with chocolate frosting is for you!

Ingredients

  • CAKE:
  • 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1-3/4 cups refrigerated unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • FROSTING:
  • 1 cup dairy-free margarine, softened
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/3 cup baking cocoa
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Optional, vegan sprinkles

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, whisk together coconut milk, sugar, oil, vinegar and vanilla. Once combined, stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just moistened.
  3. Pour batter into two greased 9-in. round baking pans. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let sit 10 minutes. Remove from pans; transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  4. In a large bowl, beat softened margarine until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar, baking cocoa and vanilla extract; beat on low at first, then high, until frosting is silky smooth. Frost the top of one cake. Stack the other cake on top; frost the top and sides to make a 2-layer cake. Top with sprinkles, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 515 calories, 22g fat (4g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 360mg sodium, 77g carbohydrate (55g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Looking for a quick and easy vegan birthday cake recipe? This moist, fluffy vanilla two-layer cake with chocolate frosting is for you! It easily comes together using common pantry ingredients and is perfect for any celebration. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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