Name: One Bowl Vegan Almond Raspberry Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 42 min
Total time: 1 h 2 min
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups vegan buttermilk; 1 ½ cups granulated sugar; 1 cup unsalted vegan butter; 1 cup dairy-free yogurt; 2 tbsp vanilla extract; 2 tsp almond extract; 1 ⅓ cups ground almonds; 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour); 3 tsp baking powder; ¾ tsp baking soda; ¼ tsp sea salt; 1 cup raspberry jam; Vegan cream cheese frosting (2 batches); Fresh raspberries and crushed almonds for decoration

Description

Indulge in the delight of our One Bowl Vegan Almond Raspberry Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, a dessert that’s as stunning as it is delicious. This easy-to-make cake features soft, fluffy layers infused with almond and raspberry flavors, all topped with rich dairy-free cream cheese frosting. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or a cozy afternoon treat, this cake will impress everyone at the table. With minimal cleanup thanks to its one-bowl preparation, you can savor every bite without the hassle. Enjoy a slice that bursts with flavor and showcases beautiful layers adorned with fresh raspberries and crushed almonds.

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups vegan buttermilk
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted vegan butter
1 cup dairy-free yogurt
2 tbsp vanilla extract
2 tsp almond extract
1 ⅓ cups ground almonds
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
3 tsp baking powder
¾ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp sea salt
1 cup raspberry jam
Vegan cream cheese frosting (2 batches)
Fresh raspberries and crushed almonds for decoration

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, melted vegan butter, dairy-free yogurt, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
Stir in ground almonds, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt.
Gradually mix in the vegan buttermilk until just combined; do not overmix.
Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 40–42 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Prepare your vegan cream cheese frosting while cakes cool.
Assemble by layering cakes with frosting and raspberry jam; chill briefly before final decoration with frosting, raspberries, and crushed almonds.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 44g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg