Vegan Berry Naked Cake

Total time2 hr 10 min

Prep time35 min

Cook time35 min

4.9

(14)

This stunning layered cake proves that skipping eggs and dairy doesn't mean skipping celebration. The batter comes together with a clever plant-based buttermilk — just plant-based milk and apple cider vinegar — while unsweetened applesauce steps in to keep every crumb tender and moist. The frosting is whipped from chilled full-fat coconut cream, which beats up into soft, billowy peaks that taste rich and luscious without a drop of conventional dairy. Piled high with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, the bare sides of the cake let all that natural color do the talking — no heavy crumb coat required. It serves 10, making it an ideal centerpiece for birthdays, brunches, or any gathering where you want to impress a crowd. A 30-minute chill before slicing helps everything set beautifully, so each slice holds its layers and looks just as gorgeous on the plate as it does on the stand.

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Ingredients

10 servings

For the cake

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup plant-based milk
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
¾ cup organic cane sugar
½ cup vegan butter, softened
⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tsp vanilla extract

For the coconut cream frosting

2 cans (13.5 oz each) full-fat coconut milk, refrigerated overnight
3 tbsp organic powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

For assembly

2 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

For serving

fresh mint leaves (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
2
Stir together the plant-based milk and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl or measuring cup and set aside for 5 minutes until slightly curdled — this is your vegan buttermilk.

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