Vegan Cake made easy
Believe it or not, making a vegan cake is not as hard as it sounds! There are plenty of recipes out there that will make your mouth water… Vegan cheesecake, chocolate cake, birthday cake, or perhaps vegan cupcakes? You name it! Don’t let yourself limit by available vegan bakeries near you. There is a very high chance, that you can make an even better cake – because better than your creation? Give it a shot and start the next party or surprise someone special!
Vegan cakes with NATURLI’ products!
Our NATURLI’ products will fit right in with your next recipe! For instance, NATURLI’ vegan butter can make your brownies or cake moist and delicious.
For your inspiration: Here are some great recipes to try out:
Caramel “Cheese” Cake with Caramel Sauce and Crunch
Rainbow Ice Cream Cake
Easy to make vegan brownies
How to replace non-vegan products
It’s no secret that most of the “classic” cakes have ingredients, such as egg, milk, and butter, but do not fear! Many of the cakes have already been made vegan, and you can find thousands of recipes online. However, if you can’t find a vegan version of a specific cake, it’s a great opportunity to experiment with substituting products on your own!
Most popular substitutes for vegan cakes
So you found some recipe that needs a vegan version, what now?
Before deciding upon a replacement for a non-vegan product, you have to consider consistency. If the cake needs cold butter, you can use solid Vegan butter, such as our NATURLI’ Vegan Block. But if cake calls for melted butter, you can try out melted coconut oil, olive oil, or applesauce.
Dairy replacements
Milk has many substitute variations, therefore, it should not be the main problem while making a vegan cake or pastry. Almond, soy, coconut, oat, hemp, and even quinoa, pea milk, you name it! In bakeries, many people prefer to use soy milk for its high protein content and because it reacts in a way similar to milk.
Moreover, a great and healthy substitute for butter can be pureed fruit. Applesauce, butternut squash, sweet potato, and pumpkin puree give the recipe a creamy, thick texture without adding overpowering flavour, and just a bit of sweetness to your vegan pastry. And of course, in most of the stores, it is possible to find Vegan butter and oils, which can also serve as a replacement.
Egg replacements
Eggs can be replaced with chia or flaxseed egg. It is usually made with ground flaxseed or chia seeds combined with water. When the seeds have absorbed the water, they become thicker in texture. Mashed banana can also be a good egg substitute. It’s recommended to use more ripe bananas, with spots and brown peel.
Aquafaba, also known as the liquid in chickpea cans, is another good replacement for egg whites. It goes great in vegan brownies or cake base! Aquafaba is also a great ingredient for making macarons, pavlovas, or cake fillings.
Sweet replacements
Are you searching something sweet for you vegan cake? As an example, for honey, it is possible to use liquid sweeteners, for instance, agave nectar, maple syrup, brown rice syrup, or coconut nectar.
There are quite a few options that will work for different purposes. It’s worth trying to find out, which exact replacement would be the best for your vegan recipe. For more detailed information regarding product replacement, make sure to check out these articles from Livekindly and Bobs Red Mill.
