Low Fat Vegan Vanilla Cake
Indulge guilt-free with this Low Fat Vegan Vanilla Cake, a light and fluffy dessert that's as wholesome as it is delicious! Perfectly moist thanks to unsweetened applesauce and a touch of plant-based "buttermilk," this cake is entirely dairy-free, egg-free, and made with simple, everyday ingredients like all-purpose flour and unsweetened almond milk. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick 30-minute bake, it’s ideal for last-minute gatherings or a sweet treat any day of the week. Customize with your favorite vegan frosting or enjoy it plain for a lightly sweet, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Whether you're vegan or just looking for a healthier dessert option, this low-fat vanilla cake is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1.5 cups Unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
- 1 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
- 0.75 cups Cane sugar (or coconut sugar for an unrefined option)
- 0.5 cups Unsweetened applesauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Stir and let sit for 5 minutes. This will create a vegan 'buttermilk' substitute.
Add the vanilla extract, cane sugar, and unsweetened applesauce to the bowl of vegan 'buttermilk' and whisk until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula or whisk until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are fine.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with the back of a spoon or spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, serve as is or frost with your favorite vegan frosting. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1673 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.3 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2381 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 381.4 g | 139% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 189.7 g | ||
| Protein | 26.5 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 714 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 12.5 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 603 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.
