Vegan Red Velvet Cake

Aug 1, 2023
3 min read

Updated: Jan 27

moist vegan red velvet cake — Egg-free Red Velvet Cake

Red Velvet Cake. VEGAN Red Velvet Cake. Nuff said...and you are still here? Okay. Well, for those of us who are not familiar, hundreds of years ago, cakes were a sweet type of bread. Many times, people would put dried fruits and nuts in their cake recipes. As a result, the desserts were rough and had an abrasive texture.

It wasn't until 500 years later when bakers began to make dessert more appealing. They were able to find ways to break down the flour in the recipes so cakes could be softer and tastier. The word "velvet" described the soft, smooth texture of the cake.

A little history:

During WWII soldiers and civilians had to ration off food and supplies. Baking products like sugar and butter were a part of the rations. As a result, some bakers chose to use beet juice in their cakes. You can still find red velvet cake recipes today that call for beet juice. The red color of the beets makes the cake have a more delicious appeal. However, not only do the beets make the cake pretty, but they also make the cake soft. Beets work as a filler that keeps the cake from being dry. People were happy to buy a red cake because it felt more special. The red color of the dessert isn't very important to the flavor of the cake. (https://sunflourbakingcompany.com/blogs/news/the-history-behind-traditional-red-velvet-cake-and-cupcake)

Vegan Red Velvet Cake

Servings: 8

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 25 Minutes

Total Time: 1 Hour 35 Minutes

Equipment Needed: 2 Cake Pans, Measuring Utensils, 2 Bowls, Sifter (optional)

Ingredients:

Dry Ingredients ~

2-1/2 Cups Sifted Flour

1/3 Cup Sifted Carob Powder

1-1/2 Cup Sifted Cane Sugar

1/2 teaspoon Salt

2 teaspoons Aluminum-free Baking Powder (last)

Wet Ingredients ~

2 Cups Water

3/4 Cups Vegetable Oil

2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice

1 teaspoon Vanilla Flavor

1 teaspoon Butter Flavor

Icing ~

1 Cup Vegan Butter, Room Temperature, Softened

4 Tablespoons Cold Coconut Milk

4 Cups Powdered Sugar

1 teaspoon Butter Flavor

Pinch Salt

Directions:

1. Combine all Dry ingredients (except Baking Powder) and stir.

2. Add Baking Powder and stir.

3. In Separate Bowl Mix ~

3 Tablespoon Red Food Coloring Mix
1 Tablespoon Carob Powder

How to Use Beet Juice in this Recipe: Replace ONLY part of the water. Do not add beet juice on top of the liquids. Recommended Beet Juice Ratio ¾ cup beet juice + 1¼ cups water (Total liquid still = 2 cups). This is the sweet spot for: Visible red tone after baking, No beet flavor, Proper crumb and moisture. Beet juice offers a naturally derived color without synthetic food dyes, aligning with a whole-food, plant-based approach to baking.