Easy Vanilla Cake (Vegan!)
A simple, one-bowl, vegan vanilla cake that's ready in an hour! Enjoy plain or with my buttercream frosting and sprinkles on top for a festive, easy vanilla cake recipe.
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Easy Vanilla Cake
- 1 2/3 cup flour
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons non-dairy milk, I use either unsweetened soy or oat milk
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, or other acid, like lemon juice
- 1/2 cup neutral oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
For the Frosting
- 1/2 cup butter, softened, regular or dairy-free
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, or more, could use up to 2 cups
- 1 teaspoon milk, I use the same as above, unsweetened soy or oatmilk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a square 8 x 8 baker and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix the milk and vinegar together and set aside for 5 minutes to curdle.
- In a large bowl, whisk togther the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
- Add in the milk and vinegar mixture, oil and vanilla to the dry ingredients and stir together until just combined.
- Add the batter to the prepared square baker and cook for 23 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean in the center. Remove and let cool before frosting.
- When ready to make the frosting, add the butter to a stand mixer or to a bowl using a hand mixer, beat the butter until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add in 1 cup of powdered sugar and beat in until fully incorporated, then slowly add in the rest as needed. I call for 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar, but you may need up to 2 cups depending on the preferred texture.
- Add in the milk and vanilla and beat for another 1 minute, until fluffy.
- Place the cooked and cooled cake on plate or serving platter of choice and frost. Add sprinkles if desired and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 411kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0.1mgSodium: 244mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 52IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 1mg