Vanilla Cake Recipe
A sweet Lil' vanilla cake w/ vegan buttercream & a mixed berry coulis!
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Ingredients
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Cake
Vegan Buttercream
Mixed Berry Coulis
Method
Cake
- 1
Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Mix Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, mix the almond milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar.
- 4
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Divide Batter
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Vegan Buttercream
- 8
Cream Vegan Butter
In a mixing bowl, beat the vegan butter until smooth and creamy.
- 9
Add Powdered Sugar
Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined, then increase to medium speed until fluffy.
- 10
Add Flavor and Adjust Consistency
Stir in the vanilla extract and almond milk until the buttercream reaches your desired consistency.
Mixed Berry Coulis
- 11
Combine Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine the mixed berries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice.
- 12
Cook Coulis
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the berries break down and the mixture becomes syrupy (about 10 minutes).
- 13
Blend and Strain (if needed)
Remove from heat and let cool slightly before blending until smooth. Strain if desired to remove seeds.
Assembly
- 14
Layer One
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of vegan buttercream on top.
- 15
Layer Two
Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining buttercream.
- 16
Serve Cake
Drizzle the mixed berry coulis over the top of the frosted cake before serving.
