Vegan Yellow Cake Recipe
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Vegan Yellow Cake Recipe
Description
The Vegan Yellow Cake Recipe uses a combination of wet ingredients including non-dairy milk, plant-based yogurt, flax or chia seed meal as an egg substitute, and apple cider vinegar to help leavening. Neutral cooking oil adds moisture and tenderness, while vanilla and almond extracts enhance the flavor without overpowering it. Powdered sugar provides sweetness, and a pinch of turmeric can be added to deepen the cake's yellow appearance naturally. Dry ingredients consist of unbleached white flour mixed with cornstarch to maintain a tender texture, along with baking powder, baking soda, and salt for proper rise and balance. The mixture is whisked to a smooth batter then baked at 350°F in a well-prepared 8-inch pan. The finished cake is tender and moist, with a fine crumb that can be frosted or enjoyed plain. It serves as a versatile base for those preferring vegan desserts or avoiding eggs and dairy.
Ingredients
Wet:
- 3/4 cup non-dairy milk
- 2 yogurt non-dairy, heaping Tbsp
- 1 Tbsp flax seed meal or chia seed meal
- 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 3/4 to 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/3 cup for less sweet, vegan or other sugar
- Turmeric optional, a generous pinch for color
Dry:
- 1 1/2 cup unbleached white flour (1.25 cups if using a mix of whole wheat and all purpose)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch or other starch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 deg F / 180ºc
- In a bowl, add all the wet ingredients and whisk well until combined.
- In another bowl mix in the dry ingredients, or sift directly into the bowl with wet ingredients.
- Whisk until the mixture is smooth and silky. 1 to 2 minutes.
- Pour the batter intp parchment lined or greased and well floured 8 inch cake pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until tooth pick from the center comes out clean. Cool completely covered with towel, Frost with favorite frosting, slice and serve.
Notes
- Nutritional values are calculated based on the entire cake.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Sodium | 192mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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