Name: One Bowl Vegan Almond Raspberry Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 42 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups vegan buttermilk; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1 cup unsalted vegan butter, melted; 1 cup dairy-free yogurt; 2 tbsp vanilla extract; 2 tsp almond extract; 1 1/3 cups ground almonds; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 tsp baking powder; 3/4 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp sea salt; 1 cup raspberry jam; 2 batches vegan cream cheese frosting; 1 cup fresh raspberries (for decoration); 1 cup crushed almonds (for decoration)

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Introduction

This One Bowl Vegan Almond Raspberry Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful treat that combines nutty almond flavors with sweet raspberries. Perfect for gatherings or a special dessert, it’s made simple with easy steps and vegan ingredients.

A thick slice of three-layer cake sits on a white plate, with each layer of light brown sponge cake separated by creamy white frosting and a bright red raspberry jam filling. The top layer is covered with smooth white frosting, sprinkled with chopped nuts and topped with three fresh raspberries dusted lightly with powdered sugar. More raspberries and scattered nuts surround the cake on the plate, all placed on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups vegan buttermilk
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted vegan butter
1 cup dairy-free yogurt
2 tbsp vanilla extract
2 tsp almond extract
1 1/3 cups ground almonds
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 cup raspberry jam
2 batches vegan cream cheese frosting
1 cup raspberries for decoration
1 cup crushed almonds for decoration

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, melted vegan butter, dairy-free yogurt, vanilla extract, and almond extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Step 3: Add the ground almonds, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt to the wet ingredients. Gradually pour in the vegan buttermilk while whisking gently until the batter is just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Step 4: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 40 to 42 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Step 5: Once fully cooled, carefully slice each cake layer horizontally to create four thinner layers in total.
Step 6: Assemble the cake by spreading vegan cream cheese frosting and raspberry jam between each layer, stacking them gently on top of one another.
Step 7: Frost the outside of the assembled cake with the remaining vegan cream cheese frosting. Decorate the top with fresh raspberries and sprinkle crushed almonds around the edges for a beautiful finish.

Tips & Variations

Use fresh or frozen raspberries in place of the jam for a chunkier, fruitier texture inside the cake.
To toast the ground almonds, spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5–7 minutes before adding to the batter for a richer almond flavor.
For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking blend that measures cup-for-cup.

Storage

Store the cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To soften the frosting before serving, let the cake sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. This cake also freezes well—wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before enjoying.

How to Serve

A slice of three-layer cake on a white plate shows light beige sponge layers separated by thin white cream layers with visible bright red raspberry filling. The top layer is covered with thick white frosting, sprinkled with chopped nuts, and decorated with three whole red raspberries. More raspberries and chopped nuts are scattered around the base of the cake on the plate. A silver fork rests beside the cake on the plate, and the background is a white marbled texture. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this cake nut-free?

This recipe relies on ground almonds for flavor and texture, so substituting them is tricky. You could try finely ground oats or a seed alternative, but the flavor will change significantly.

What if I don’t have vegan cream cheese frosting ready?

You can prepare a simple vegan cream cheese frosting using vegan cream cheese, vegan butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy before using it on the cake.