Go All Out This Mother's Day With These Vegan Cake Recipes

Celebrations just don’t feel complete without the perfect cake to tuck into! So if you’re looking to treat your mum to afternoon tea or impress her with a show-stopping dessert, I’ve got the perfect cake recipes to help you out. Whether your mum is a fan of the humble cupcake or a traditional Battenberg, there’s bound to be a marvellous plant-based creation in the following article that the whole family will love. 

By: CRACKD

Method: Cooking, Baking

Difficulty: Beginner

Victoria Sponge screams spring celebrations like no other cake does! Despite being a beautifully presented dessert, sponges are surprisingly easy to make. The most crucial ingredient in this recipe is the CRACKED vegan egg substitute. 

Recipe here.

By: GingerVegan

Method: Baking

Difficulty: Intermediate

These cute toffee cupcakes with vanilla buttercream and salted caramel sauce are the perfect addition to any afternoon tea or brunch spread. You can either make this recipe as cupcakes or double it for a two-layer round cake. Recipe here.

By: Rhythm108

Method: Other

Difficulty: Advanced

For all you keen bakers out there, this traditional strawberry cake makes the perfect centrepiece; it’s made with a light génoise sponge, fresh fruit and a creamy vanilla mousseline filling. Recipe here.

By: OGGS

Method: Baking

Difficulty: Intermediate

Wrapped in a layer of decadent marzipan, this classic English dessert is super-rich, indulgent, and goes wonderfully with a cup of milky tea! Recipe here.

By: Biona Organic

Method: Other

Difficulty: Beginner

Cheesecake is always a good idea, especially if you’re a beginner baker, as it’s easy to make and requires minimal ingredients. Cheesecakes are loved for their sweet creaminess and crunchy biscuit base, and this vegan version is no different! Recipe here.

By: Bonsan

Method: Baking

Difficulty: Beginner

Here’s another cake recipe for anyone new to plant-based baking: cupcakes with almond creme frosting! These delicious cupcakes can be whipped up in no time (20 minutes to be exact), leaving you more time to spend with your lovely mum. Recipe here.

By: OGGS

Method: Baking

Difficulty: Intermediate

You simply can’t go wrong with a Black Forest Gateau. It’s spongey, it’s chocolate, and it’s got a rich cherry filling. This recipe takes a bit of time to prepare, but it’s all worth it in the end because look how gorgeous it is! Recipe here.

By: Rhythm108

Method: Other

Difficulty: Beginner

This creamy vegan and gluten-free cheesecake results in the texture of a baked cheesecake without any baking! If you’re looking for a fairly quick and reliable tasty dessert, then try this one out. Recipe here.