Whether you are looking for a fancy vegan cake recipe to feed a crowd, a hearty muffin for breakfast or a simple mug cake to satisfy a last minute sugar craving, you are in the right place because I am sharing my best vegan cake recipes!
![Vegan Cake Recipes](https://avirtualvegan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Vegan-Cake-Recipes.jpg)
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You'll find everything from fluffy vegan layer cakes and bundt cake, to indulgent cheesecake, loaf cakes, quick breads, and muffins too (because who doesn't love something that doubles as breakfast and dessert!).
A perfectly baked, moist vegan cake is one of life’s simple pleasures and no matter what the occasion - birthday? anniversary?...or even if there is no occasion and you just want a slice of cake, because.. well, you love cake ...Whatever it is, I’m rounding up these vegan cake recipes in one handy place as a love letter to your life. 😍
Because there is no denying it. Whatever the situation. Cake helps!
And the great thing about a vegan cake is you don't need to worry whether you have eggs to hand. With a handful of vegan staples, you are good to go!
Use this handy menu to jump right to the vegan cake recipes you are interested in:
Layer Cake
Sponge cake layered up with swathes of frosting...Vegan cake recipes don't get more indulgent than this!
Vegan Hummingbird Cake
![a slice being taken from a cake](https://avirtualvegan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vegan-Hummingbird-Cake-23.jpg)
Vegan Carrot Cake
![a slice of vegan carrot cake](https://avirtualvegan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Vegan-Carrot-Cake-4.jpg)
Earl Grey Vegan Cake with Lemon Frosting
![Layered Earl Grey Vegan Cake with swirls of lemon frosting](https://avirtualvegan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/earl-grey-vegan-cake-with-lemon-frosting-3.jpg)
Bundt Cake
A vegan cake recipe baked in a bundt pan is sure to wow!
Vegan Gingerbread Cake
![a slice of vegan gingerbread cake](https://avirtualvegan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Vegan-Gingerbread-Cake-A-Virtual-Vegan-HERO-1.jpg)
Single-Layer Cake
Single-layer cakes are one of the easier vegan cake recipes to make because there is no assembly involved and decoration is easy. They are easy to serve and eat and perfect for transporting!
Vegan Chocolate Guinness Cake
![a slice of vegan chocolate Guinness cake](https://avirtualvegan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Vegan-Chocolate-Guinness-Cake-A-Virtual-Vegan-6.jpg)
Vegan Apple Cake
![a slice of vegan apple cake](https://avirtualvegan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Vegan-Apple-Cake-A-Virtual-Vegan-13.jpg)
Vegan Banana Cake
![a piece of frosted banana cake with a corner missing](https://avirtualvegan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Vegan-Banana-Cake-A-Virtual-Vegan-41.jpeg)
Vegan Almond Cake
![vegan almond cake on a plate topped with swirly lemon slices and purple flowers](https://avirtualvegan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Vegan-Almond-Cake-A-Virtual-Vegan-7.jpg)
Vegan Christmas Cake
![a slice of vegan christmas cake being pulled out of the cake](https://avirtualvegan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Vegan-Christmas-Cake-A-Virtual-Vegan-14.jpg)
Loaf Cake
Put your loaf pan to good use with this delicious Lemon Blueberry Loaf cake!
Vegan Blueberry Cake
![a vegan blueberry cake with 3 slices cut](https://avirtualvegan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Vegan-Blueberry-Cake-A-Virtual-Vegan-10.jpg)
Lemon Blueberry Loaf
![](https://avirtualvegan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Lemon-Blueberry-Loaf-A-Virtual-Vegan-11-copy.jpg)
Quick bread
Quick to whip up and easy to serve, these vegan quick breads are super delicious!
Vegan Pumpkin Bread
![vegan pumpkin bread](https://avirtualvegan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Vegan-Pumpkin-Bread-A-Virtual-Vegan-1.jpg)
Spelt Banana Bread
![](https://avirtualvegan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Spelt-Banana-Bread-2.jpg)
Vegan Chocolate Banana Bread
![slices of chocolate banana bread](https://avirtualvegan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Vegan-Chocolate-Banana-Bread-A-Virtual-Vegan-4-2-1.jpg)
Vegan Zucchini Bread
![zucchini bread sliced and spread with vegan butter and vegan honey](https://avirtualvegan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Vegan-Zucchini-Bread-A-Virtual-Vegan-5.jpg)
Best Vegan Banana Bread
![banana bread](https://avirtualvegan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/best-vegan-banana-bread-hero.jpg)
Muffins
Muffins are just mini-cakes, right? Quick and easy to make and single-serve. What's not to love?
Vegan Lemon Muffins
![vegan lemon muffins on a slate cutting board](https://avirtualvegan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Vegan-Lemon-Muffins-HERO-A-Virtual-Vegan-1.jpg)
Vegan Zucchini Muffins
![zucchini muffins on a wire rack](https://avirtualvegan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Vegan-Zucchini-Muffins-12.jpg)
Vegan Chocolate Banana Muffins
![a vegan chocolate banana muffin with a bite taken out](https://avirtualvegan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Vegan-Chocolate-Banana-Muffins-A-Virtual-Vegan-1-2.jpg)
Vegan Strawberry Muffins
![vegan strawberry muffins on a cutting board](https://avirtualvegan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Vegan-Strawberry-Muffins-3-2.jpg)
Vegan Apple Muffins
![vegan apple muffins with fresh apple pieces scattered around](https://avirtualvegan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Vegan-Apple-Muffins-A-Virtual-Vegan-13.jpg)
Vegan Pumpkin Muffins
![streusel topped pumpkin muffins and a small pot of maple glaze](https://avirtualvegan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Vegan-Pumpkin-Muffins-A-Virtual-Vegan-16.jpg)
Double Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins
![muffins on a wooden board with a bottle of plant milk, espresso and chocolate chips](https://avirtualvegan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Vegan-Double-Chocolate-Pumpkin-Muffins-A-Virtual-Vegan-2-2.jpg)
Cheesecake
Ok, not technically cake, but it does have cake in the name so I thought I should include it!
Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake
![a slice of vegan chocolate cheesecake on a blue plate](https://avirtualvegan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Vegan-Chocolate-Cheesecake-A-Virtual-Vegan-16.jpg)
Vegan New York Cheesecake
![a slice of vegan New York cheesecake topped with berry compote and fresh berries on a plate](https://avirtualvegan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Baked-Vegan-New-York-Cheesecake-A-Virtual-Vegan-2.jpg)
Raw Cake
Vegan cake recipes that need no baking? Count me in!
No Bake Chocolate Cake
![a no bake chocolate cake covered in chocolate curls on a black metal plate](https://avirtualvegan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/No-Bake-Chocolate-Cake-A-Virtual-Vegan-7.jpg)
No Bake Fruit Cake
![a stack of no-bake fruit cake squares](https://avirtualvegan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-1200-x-1200-px.jpg)
Small Batch
For when you need a vegan cake recipe that only feeds 2!
Vegan Lava Cakes
![](https://avirtualvegan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Vegan-Lava-Cakes-1-2.jpg)
Mug Cakes
These are for those situations when you need cake FAST! Mix them up and cook in the microwave. They are ready in literally minutes!
Strawberry Sweet Roll in a Mug
![a strawberry sweet roll in a mug](https://avirtualvegan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Strawberry-Sweet-Roll-Mug-Cake-A-Virtual-Vegan-2.jpg)
Snickerdoodle Mug Cake
![a snickerdoodle mug cake on a yellow napkin](https://avirtualvegan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Snickerdoodle-Mug-Cake-A-Virtual-Vegan-HERO-1.jpg)
Cinnamon Roll in a Mug
![a drippy with frosting cinnamon roll in a mug turned out onto a plate.](https://avirtualvegan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Cinnamon-Roll-in-a-Mug-1-2-copy.jpg)
Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Mug
![a chocolate chip cookie in a mug with a spoon in it.](https://avirtualvegan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/chocolate-chip-cookie-in-a-mug-6-2.jpg)
Frosting
Not cake but it sure is good on the cake!
Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting
![](https://avirtualvegan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/vegan-cream-cheese-frosting-A-Virtual-Vegan-1-copy.jpg)
The Oddball
Not a cake but it's made with vanilla sponge cake. Does that count? Regardless, it is 110% amazing!
Vegan Trifle
![a vegan trifle in a large glass trifle bowl](https://avirtualvegan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Vegan-Trifle-A-Virtual-Vegan-16.jpg)
And that's a wrap. So what are you waiting for? Grab your cake pans and ingredients, and discover your new favourite vegan cake recipes!
This post was originally published on April 8th, 2016. I've since updated it and now I am republishing it for you. I hope you enjoy it. Thank you for following A Virtual Vegan!
tanyaa says
It looks gorgeous. Thank you sharing.