Description
A luscious Vanilla Cream Cake with Quick Caramel Frosting made entirely from plant-based ingredients. This easy-to-make dessert features a silky smooth vanilla cake base paired with a rich, buttery caramel frosting that sets with a perfect smooth consistency. Ideal for birthdays, gatherings, or any special occasion, it combines effortless elegance and comforting flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup almond milk
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (natural)
Quick Caramel Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup plant-based butter
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 4 ounces plant-based cream cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare Your Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and baking powder to ensure a light, fluffy texture. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a mixer, beat the plant-based butter and granulated sugar until light and airy to incorporate air for a soft cake crumb.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add almond milk and natural vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing thoroughly for even flavor distribution.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients on low speed, mixing just until smooth to avoid toughening the cake.
- Bake to Perfection: Divide the batter evenly into two greased round cake pans. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on wire racks.
- Make the Quick Caramel Frosting: In a saucepan over low heat, combine brown sugar, plant-based butter, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, and plant-based cream cheese. Stir constantly until smooth and slightly thickened. Add a pinch of natural gelling agent, stirring to help the frosting set with a smooth consistency.
- Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous layer of caramel frosting. Top with the second cake layer and use the remaining frosting to evenly cover the top and sides of the cake.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for best blending and finer crumb.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Use fresh natural vanilla extract to intensify the vanilla flavor.
- Let cakes cool completely before frosting to prevent melting and slipping.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar in the frosting to customize sweetness levels.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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