15 Vegan Birthday Cake Recipes Everyone Will Love

Hey everyone! Birthdays are the best, right? And what’s a birthday without a super yummy cake? But sometimes, finding a cake that everyone can eat can be a bit tricky. Maybe some of your friends or family can’t have milk or eggs. That’s where vegan cakes come to the rescue!

Guess what? Vegan cakes are made without any milk or eggs. This is awesome because lots of times, people who are allergic to milk or eggs CAN eat vegan cakes! Plus, don’t even think vegan cakes are boring! They can be SOOOOO delicious and come in tons of cool flavors.

We wanted to make your birthday cake search easy peasy.

So, we put together a list of 15 Vegan Birthday Cake Recipes Everyone Will Love.

Yep, even your pickiest eaters will be asking for seconds! These cakes are not just yummy; they are also pretty easy to make. Perfect if you’re new to baking or just want something quick and fun.

Ready to get your bake on? Let’s dive into these awesome vegan cake recipes!

1. Super Easy Vegan Chocolate Cake

Everyone loves chocolate, right? This cake is a classic for a reason! It’s rich, chocolaty, and super moist. Perfect for chocolate lovers of all ages. What you need:

• For the Cake:
  • Flour (all-purpose)Sugar (white)Cocoa powder (unsweetened)Baking soda, Salt, Plant-based milk (like almond or soy)Vegetable oil, Apple cider vinegar, Vanilla extract, Hot water or coffee
  For the Frosting:
  • Vegan butter (softened)Powdered sugar, Cocoa powder, Plant-based milk, Vanilla extract

Let’s bake it!

Mix the dry stuff: In a big bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.

Mix the wet stuff: In another bowl, mix the plant-based milk, oil, vinegar, and vanilla.

Combine: Pour the wet stuff into the dry stuff and mix until just combined. Then, stir in the hot water or coffee (this makes it extra moist!).

Bake: Pour into a greased cake pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Cool: Let the cake cool completely before frosting.

Make Frosting: Beat the vegan butter until fluffy. Slowly add in the powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Add a splash of plant-based milk and vanilla to make it smooth and creamy.

Frost and Enjoy: Frost the cake and decorate with sprinkles or chocolate shavings!

2. Vanilla Dream Vegan Cake

If you love vanilla, this cake is for you! It’s light, fluffy, and full of sweet vanilla flavor. So simple and so yummy! What you need:

• For the Cake:
  • Flour (all-purpose)Sugar (white)Baking powder Salt Plant-based milk Vegetable oilVanilla extract
  For the Frosting:
  • Vegan butter (softened)Powdered sugar Vanilla extract Plant-based milk (optional, for consistency)

Let’s bake it!

Mix Dry: Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

Mix Wet: Mix plant-based milk, oil, and vanilla in another bowl.

Combine: Mix wet into dry until just combined.

Bake: Pour into a greased pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick is clean.

Cool: Cool cake completely.

Frosting: Beat vegan butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mix well. Add a bit of plant-based milk if needed for smooth frosting.

Frost and Enjoy: Frost the cooled cake. Maybe add some colorful sprinkles!

3. Strawberry Swirl Vegan Cake

This cake is pretty in pink and tastes like fresh strawberries! It’s fruity, sweet, and a fun twist on a classic vanilla cake. What you need:

• For the Cake:
  • Vanilla Dream Vegan Cake ingredients (see recipe #2)Strawberry jam or puree
  For the Frosting:
  • Vanilla Dream Vegan Cake frosting ingredients (see recipe #2)A little strawberry jam or puree for color and flavor

Let’s bake it!

Make Vanilla Cake Batter: Follow steps 1-3 from the Vanilla Dream Vegan Cake recipe.

Strawberry Swirl: Take a few spoonfuls of the batter and mix it with strawberry jam or puree to make it pink.

Swirl it: Pour most of the vanilla batter into your pan. Drop spoonfuls of the pink batter on top and swirl them together with a knife or toothpick.

Bake: Bake like the Vanilla Dream Cake (25-30 mins, 350°F/175°C).

Cool & Frost: Cool completely. Make vanilla frosting (recipe #2) and mix in a little strawberry jam for pink frosting. Frost the cake.

4. Zesty Lemon Vegan Cake

If you like a bit of tang, this lemon cake is perfect! It’s bright, fresh, and not too sweet. Great for a sunny birthday celebration. What you need:

• For the Cake:
  • Vanilla Dream Vegan Cake ingredients (recipe #2)Lemon zest (from 2 lemons)Lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
  For the Frosting:
  • Vanilla Dream Vegan Cake frosting ingredients (recipe #2)Lemon zest and juice (to taste)

Let’s bake it!

Make Vanilla Cake Batter: Follow steps 1-3 from the Vanilla Dream Vegan Cake recipe.

Add Lemon: Stir lemon zest and lemon juice into the batter.

Bake: Bake like Vanilla Dream Cake (25-30 mins, 350°F/175°C).

Cool & Frost: Cool completely. Make vanilla frosting (recipe #2) and add lemon zest and juice for lemon frosting. Frost the cake.

5. Spiced Carrot Vegan Cake

This isn’t just any carrot cake! It’s moist, full of spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and packed with carrots. A cozy and comforting birthday treat. What you need:

• For the Cake:
  • Flour (all-purpose or whole wheat)Sugar (brown or white)Baking soda, Baking powder, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Salt, Vegetable oil, Plant-based milk, Vanilla extract, Shredded carrots, Raisins or chopped walnuts (optional)
  For the Frosting:
  • Vegan cream cheese (softened)Vegan butter (softened)Powdered sugar, Vanilla extract

Let’s bake it!

Mix Dry: Mix flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.

Mix Wet: Mix oil, plant-based milk, and vanilla in another bowl.

Combine & Add Carrots: Mix wet into dry. Stir in shredded carrots, and raisins/nuts if you want.

Bake: Pour into a greased pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick is clean.

Cool: Cool cake completely.

Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat vegan cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mix until creamy.

Frost and Enjoy: Frost the cooled cake. Sprinkle with chopped nuts if you like.

6. Funfetti Sprinkle Vegan Cake

Who doesn’t love sprinkles? This cake is pure fun! Vanilla cake loaded with colorful sprinkles inside and out. Perfect for a super happy birthday! What you need:

• For the Cake:
  • Vanilla Dream Vegan Cake ingredients (recipe #2)Lots of colorful sprinkles (vegan)
  For the Frosting:
  • Vanilla Dream Vegan Cake frosting ingredients (recipe #2)More sprinkles for decorating!

Let’s bake it!

Make Vanilla Cake Batter: Follow steps 1-3 from the Vanilla Dream Vegan Cake recipe.

Add Sprinkles: Gently stir lots of sprinkles into the batter.

Bake: Bake like Vanilla Dream Cake (25-30 mins, 350°F/175°C).

Cool & Frost: Cool completely. Make vanilla frosting (recipe #2), frost the cake, and cover with even more sprinkles!

7. Coconut Dream Vegan Cake

If you’re a coconut fan, this cake is a tropical dream! It’s got coconut flavor in the cake and the frosting. Like a vacation in every bite! What you need:

• For the Cake:
  • Vanilla Dream Vegan Cake ingredients (recipe #2)Coconut extract, Shredded coconut (unsweetened)Coconut milk (full-fat) instead of plant-based milk
  For the Frosting:
  • Vegan butter (softened)Powdered sugar, Coconut extract, Coconut milk (for consistency)Toasted shredded coconut for topping

Let’s bake it!

Make Coconut Cake Batter: Follow steps 1-3 from the Vanilla Dream Vegan Cake recipe, but use coconut milk and add coconut extract and shredded coconut to the batter.

Bake: Bake like Vanilla Dream Cake (25-30 mins, 350°F/175°C).

Cool & Frost: Cool completely. Make vanilla frosting (recipe #2), but add coconut extract and coconut milk for coconut frosting. Frost and sprinkle with toasted coconut.

8. Coffee Mocha Vegan Cake

For the coffee lovers! This cake has a rich coffee and chocolate flavor. Perfect for grown-up birthdays or anyone who loves a mocha. What you need:

• For the Cake:
  • Super Easy Vegan Chocolate Cake ingredients (recipe #1)Strong brewed coffee instead of hot water ,Coffee extract (optional, for extra coffee flavor)
  For the Frosting:
  • Vegan butter (softened)Powdered sugar, Cocoa powder, Strong brewed coffee instead of plant-based milk, Coffee extract (optional)

Let’s bake it!

Make Chocolate Coffee Cake Batter: Follow steps 1-3 from the Super Easy Vegan Chocolate Cake recipe, but use strong coffee instead of hot water and add coffee extract.

Bake: Bake like Chocolate Cake (30-35 mins, 350°F/175°C).

Cool & Frost: Cool completely. Make chocolate frosting (recipe #1), but use strong coffee instead of plant-based milk and add coffee extract for coffee mocha frosting. Frost the cake.

9. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Vegan Cake

Peanut butter and chocolate are best friends! This cake is loaded with both flavors and chocolate chips for extra yum. A real treat for peanut butter fans! What you need:

• For the Cake:
  • Vanilla Dream Vegan Cake ingredients (recipe #2)Peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)Vegan chocolate chips
  For the Frosting:
  • Vegan butter (softened)Powdered sugar, Peanut butter, Plant-based milk (for consistency)Chocolate chips for topping

Let’s bake it!

Make Peanut Butter Cake Batter: Follow steps 1-3 from the Vanilla Dream Vegan Cake recipe, but stir in peanut butter and chocolate chips into the batter.

Bake: Bake like Vanilla Dream Cake (25-30 mins, 350°F/175°C).

Cool & Frost: Cool completely. Make vanilla frosting (recipe #2), but add peanut butter for peanut butter frosting. Frost and top with chocolate chips.

10. Apple Cinnamon Spice Vegan Cake

This cake smells like fall baking! It’s full of apples and warm spices. Perfect for a birthday in the cooler months. What you need:

• For the Cake:
  • Spiced Carrot Vegan Cake ingredients (recipe #5)Diced apples (instead of carrots, or use both!)Apple pie spice (instead of cinnamon and nutmeg, or use both!)
  For the Frosting:
  • Vegan cream cheese frosting from Spiced Carrot Cake (recipe #5)Cinnamon for dusting

Let’s bake it!

Make Apple Spice Cake Batter: Follow steps 1-3 from the Spiced Carrot Vegan Cake recipe, but use diced apples (and maybe some carrots too!), and apple pie spice.

Bake: Bake like Carrot Cake (30-35 mins, 350°F/175°C).

Cool & Frost: Cool completely. Make vegan cream cheese frosting (recipe #5) and frost the cake. Dust with cinnamon.

11. Banana Bread Vegan Cake

Turn your favorite banana bread into a birthday cake! It’s moist, banana-y, and so easy to make. Great for a casual and comforting birthday. What you need:

• For the Cake:
  • Flour (all-purpose or whole wheat)Sugar (brown or white)Baking soda, Cinnamon, Salt, Mashed ripe bananas, Vegetable oil, Plant-based milk, Vanilla extract, Chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
  For the Frosting:
  • Vanilla Dream Vegan Cake frosting ingredients (recipe #2)Cinnamon for dusting

Let’s bake it!

Mix Dry: Mix flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.

Mix Wet: Mix mashed bananas, oil, plant-based milk, and vanilla in another bowl.

Combine & Add Extras: Mix wet into dry. Stir in walnuts or chocolate chips if you want.

Bake: Pour into a greased pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick is clean.

Cool: Cool cake completely.

Frosting: Make vanilla frosting (recipe #2).

Frost and Enjoy: Frost the cooled cake. Dust with cinnamon.

12. Orange Creamsicle Vegan Cake

This cake tastes just like the yummy orange and vanilla ice cream bars! It’s citrusy, creamy, and super refreshing. Perfect for a warm weather birthday. What you need:

• For the Cake:
  • Vanilla Dream Vegan Cake ingredients (recipe #2)Orange zest (from 2 oranges)Orange juice (from 1 orange)Orange extract (optional, for extra orange flavor)
  For the Frosting:
  • Vegan cream cheese frosting from Spiced Carrot Cake (recipe #5)Orange zest for decorating

Let’s bake it!

Make Orange Cake Batter: Follow steps 1-3 from the Vanilla Dream Vegan Cake recipe, but add orange zest, orange juice, and orange extract to the batter.

Bake: Bake like Vanilla Dream Cake (25-30 mins, 350°F/175°C).

Cool & Frost: Cool completely. Make vegan cream cheese frosting (recipe #5) and frost the cake. Decorate with orange zest.

13. Raspberry Lemon Vegan Cake

This cake is a perfect mix of sweet and tart! The raspberries and lemon go together so well. Pretty and delicious! What you need:

• For the Cake:
  • Zesty Lemon Vegan Cake ingredients (recipe #4)Fresh or frozen raspberries
  For the Frosting:
  • Vanilla Dream Vegan Cake frosting ingredients (recipe #2)Raspberry jam or puree for color and flavor

Let’s bake it!

Make Lemon Cake Batter: Follow steps 1-2 from the Zesty Lemon Vegan Cake recipe.

Add Raspberries: Gently fold fresh or frozen raspberries into the batter.

Bake: Bake like Zesty Lemon Cake (25-30 mins, 350°F/175°C).

Cool & Frost: Cool completely. Make vanilla frosting (recipe #2) and mix in raspberry jam for raspberry frosting. Frost the cake.

14. Pumpkin Spice Vegan Cake

Last but not least, pumpkin spice! This cake is warm, comforting, and full of fall flavors. Great for birthdays in autumn or any time you love pumpkin spice. What you need:

• For the Cake:
  • Spiced Carrot Vegan Cake ingredients (recipe #5)Pumpkin puree (canned or fresh) instead of carrots, Pumpkin pie spice (instead of cinnamon and nutmeg, or use both!)
  For the Frosting:
  • Vegan cream cheese frosting from Spiced Carrot Cake (recipe #5)Cinnamon for dusting

Let’s bake it!

Make Pumpkin Spice Cake Batter: Follow steps 1-3 from the Spiced Carrot Vegan Cake recipe, but use pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice.

Bake: Bake like Carrot Cake (30-35 mins, 350°F/175°C).

Cool & Frost: Cool completely. Make vegan cream cheese frosting (recipe #5) and frost the cake. Dust with cinnamon.

15. Red Velvet Vegan Cake

This cake is so pretty and tastes amazing! It has a light chocolate flavor and a beautiful red color. Always a party favorite!

What you need:

Make Vanilla Cake Batter: Follow steps 1-3 from the Vanilla Dream Vegan Cake recipe.

Add Red Velvet Magic: Stir in cocoa powder, red food coloring, and apple cider vinegar.

Bake: Bake like Vanilla Dream Cake (25-30 mins, 350°F/175°C).

Cool & Frost: Cool completely. Make vegan cream cheese frosting (recipe #5) and frost the cake.

There you have it – 15 awesome vegan birthday cake recipes!

Now you’re all set to bake a birthday cake that everyone can enjoy, no matter what.

Happy baking and happy birthday! 🎉