Dairy-Free Classic Vanilla Layer Cake
Light, moist, and perfect for any occasion, this Dairy-Free Classic Vanilla Layer Cake is proof that indulgence doesn’t require dairy. Crafted from simple yet flavorful ingredients like applesauce, unsweetened almond milk, and vanilla extract, this cake achieves a tender crumb and rich vanilla essence without the need for traditional milk or butter. The clever use of apple cider vinegar adds a touch of acidity to create a fluffy texture reminiscent of classic buttermilk cakes. Whether you choose to layer it with a creamy dairy-free frosting or enjoy it plain, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or a refined dessert centerpiece. With prep time clocking in at just 20 minutes, you'll have a stunning, plant-based treat ready to serve in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1.5 cups Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups Vegetable oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Applesauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to curdle slightly, creating a buttermilk-like consistency.
Add the sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and applesauce to the almond milk mixture. Whisk until all ingredients are well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as it could make the cake dense.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, frost with your favorite dairy-free frosting or enjoy as is.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3948 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 164.5 g | 211% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.3 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 101.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3161 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 602.5 g | 219% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 364.6 g | ||
| Protein | 33.5 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 683 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 592 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
