Vegan Baking Tips

Wondering why your vegan pancakes are turning out gummy? This post explains some of the most common reasons why this happens plus a super easy recipe for fluffy pancakes. Have you ever spent time and effort making Saturday morning pancakes only to find that they’re gummy inside? I know the disappointment! This happened to me …

Cake mix is a pre-mixed powder that can be turned into a cake batter when you add a few extra ingredients to it. They are made up of pantry staples such as flour, sugar, cocoa powder, fat and flavourings. But is box cake mix vegan? And can you veganize cake mix? Keep reading to find …

New to baking without eggs? This vegan egg replacement guide will help get you on your way! I’ve compiled a short list of my favourite egg substitutes for baking, including how to make a chia seed egg and more handy tips. Baking without eggs is no easy feat, especially if you’re a beginner. When I …

Ever wondered how to make a dairy-free buttermilk substitute for baking? Look no further! With just 2 simple ingredients, you can make it at home with ease. Use it in cakes, cupcakes, pancakes and more! I’ve recently started a “vegan baking basics” series for newbie vegan bakers. I thought I’d make a buttermilk post simple …

Wondering why your vegan brownies are oily? This post will help to explain the reasons why this may happen and what you can do to prevent it the next time you bake. I, like most people with a sweet-tooth, love a good vegan brownie. I think they are actually one of my favourite desserts of …

Wondering why your vegan cookies go flat when baking? This post will explain some of the reasons that this can happen and how to prevent it from happening again in future. Ever pop a batch of cookies into the oven only to find they’re flat, greasy and glued to the tray when you take them …

Wondering what’s causing your vegan meringues to collapse? This post will explain the most common reasons this happens and what you can do to prevent it. Vegan meringues are no easy feat and they are definitely not for the faint of heart! Obviously there are no eggs in the recipe which makes things a lot …

Having trouble with your vegan buttercream splitting? Whether it’s happened for the first time or your frosting regularly curdles, this post will give you some tips to help prevent it. Have you ever prepared a batch of dairy-free buttercream, ready to decorate your cake, only to find that it splits and ends up curdled? I’m …

Having trouble with your vegan cake not rising? This post should help you out! Here you’ll learn some of the most common baking mistakes that can cause flat cakes and cupcakes. You’ll be baking light, fluffy cakes in no time! When I first started baking without eggs and dairy, I experienced a lot of flat …

If you’re new to baking without eggs or dairy, it can be frustrating to put so much hard work into a recipe only for it to fall apart at the last minute when you take it out of the tin! Why do vegan cakes fall apart? Let’s take a look. Have you ever spent hours …

Did you know that not all food colouring is vegan? This post will tell you everything you need to know about choosing suitable colouring for baking, which brands are vegan-friendly and also how to colour your food naturally. Since writing my post about vegan sprinkles, it occurred to me that food colouring is another thing …

Wondering what’s the best vegan cream cheese for baking? There are many options to choose from but this post will tell you everything you need to know! If you’ve been vegan for any length of time, I’m sure you are very familiar with *vegan cheese*. A lot of people say that cheese is the one …

Having trouble creating vegan cakes that don’t sink in the middle? This post will help you out! Keep reading to learn the most common baking mistakes that might be making your vegan cake sink. Have you ever baked an eggless cake, only for it to collapse, turn out flat or fall apart? There are many …

New to vegan baking and wondering why your vegan cakes are so dense? This post will help you understand some common baking mistakes that can cause this to happen and also how to prevent it from happening again. I’m writing up some posts for my vegan baking beginners series and thought it would be useful …

Brownie mix is a chocolatey, tasty powder that can be transformed into gooey brownies with the help of some liquid and fat! But are boxed brownie mixes vegan? And can you make box brownies without eggs? This post will tell you everything you need to know, including how to replace eggs in box brownies, vegan …

New to vegan baking? Let me help you out with these simple vegan baking tips. Whether you have a little experience with egg and/or dairy-free baking or you’re a complete beginner starting from scratch, these tips will make life easier. If you’re new to my blog, welcome! Baked by Clo is a vegan baking blog …

New to dairy-free desserts and wondering what is the best vegan butter for baking? This handy guide will help you out. It includes the best UK vegan block butter and margarine brands, plus a little more information about each one. Since I quit dairy, about 8 years ago now, I have tried many types of …

Wondering which sprinkles are vegan in the UK? This post will help. It includes all of the best vegan sprinkles for baking in 2023. From accidentally vegan options to speciality sprinkles, there’s something out there to suit your needs! If you’re a baker or cake lover, you’ve probably tried your fair share of sprinkles. They’re …

What’s the best vegan milk for baking? If you’d like to try plant-based milk alternatives for making cakes, brownies and more, this post will tell you everything you need to know! New to your vegan baking journey? You may be wondering about the different types of milk alternatives and how to use them in dessert …