50 BEST Vegan Baking Recipes
These 50 vegan baking recipes are great for any keen bakers. Whether you’re new to eggless or dairy-free baking, or an experience vegan baker looking to try something new, this post should help. It contains everything from easy cakes and cookies, to more challenging recipes such as pavlova and macarons.
I’ve been a vegan blogger for over 4 years now and I love seeing readers make my recipes! I often notice that people will ask me to create a recipe that I already have, simply because it can be hard to sift through the 100s of posts on my blog.
Because of this, I thought it would be a good idea to put together a list of all of my best vegan baking recipes. This way, they are all in one place and will be easier to find!
The best vegan baking recipes
I’ve split this post into sections, separated by images, to make it a little easier to follow since it’s so long! If you’re interested, I also have a vegan ebook which contains over 50 of my favourite recipes and has clickable links throughout.
I hope you enjoy the recipes. If you make any of them at home, please let me know how it goes by leaving a comment on the page. Happy baking! xo
1. Vanilla sheet cake
A light, fluffy vanilla tray bake with simple water icing and vegan sprinkles on top.
2. Chocolate tray bake
Similar to the vanilla sheet cake but chocolate! This one is topped with creamy chocolate buttercream and dairy-free chocolate buttons.
3. French macarons
Macarons are usually made with egg whites but this vegan version uses aqua faba. They’re a little tricky to master but once you get the hang of them, you’ll never be able to tell the difference between these and classic French macarons!
4. Lemon drizzle loaf cake
A British classic loaf cake with lemon drizzle. Perfect served with a cup of tea!
5. Double chocolate cookies
Chunky chocolate cookies with pieces of dairy-free white chocolate throughout.
6. Mini chocolate loaf cakes
Dainty little chocolate loaves topped with chocolate buttercream. A cute, bite-sized treat that’s perfect for parties.
7. Biscoff cake
This is one of the most popular vegan baking recipes I have on my blog. If you love Biscoff then you have to try this recipe! It’s a 3-layer sponge cake filled and covered with creamy Biscoff buttercream. It would make a great birthday cake!
8. Shortbread biscuits
Classic, crumbly Scottish shortbread but without the dairy!
9. Carrot cake
A quick and easy, 2-layer carrot cake filled and topped with dairy-free cream cheese frosting.
10. Lemon cupcakes
Light and fluffy lemon cupcakes topped with lemon buttercream frosting. Delicious enjoyed anytime of year but especially great for Spring.
11. Mug brownie
An easy, single-serving brownie that can be made in the microwave in just 5 minutes.
12. Coffee cake
A coffee flavoured sandwich sponge cake, filled and topped with coffee buttercream frosting. A must-try for all coffee lovers!
13. Cookie dough skillet
Missing Pizza Hut’s cookie dough? This recipe is the perfect replica! Serve it with vegan ice cream and enjoy the warm, gooey centre.
14. Millionaire’s shortbread
A classic British traybake. Layers of shortbread, caramel and dairy-free chocolate make up this Millionaire’s shortbread.
15. Dutch apple pie
Shortcrust pastry with a sweetly-spiced apple filling and a crumbly struesel topping.
16. Oreo cupcakes
Chocolate Oreo cupcakes topped with vanilla buttercream and mini Oreo cookies.
17. Sticky toffee pudding
A rich, decadent date pudding with sticky toffee sauce.
18. Chocolate Biscoff cupcakes
Fluffy chocolate cupcakes topped with Biscoff buttercream, chocolate sauce and a Biscoff biscuit.
19. Pavlova
Another aqua faba recipe, this pavlova is an impressive, show-stopping dessert for any occasion.
20. Scones
These scones are super easy to make with just 2-ingredients. An easy vegan baking recipe oil-free too!
21. Cherry Bakewell tart
Shortcrust pastry filled with cherry conserve, almond frangipane and flaked almonds.
22. Victoria sponge
Classic sponge sandwich cake filled with dairy-free vanilla buttercream and strawberry jam.
23. Mini strawberry tarts
Mini shortcrust pastry cases filled with dairy-free whipped cream, topped with sticky strawberry sauce and fresh fruit.
24. Vanilla cupcakes
A basic staple recipe that every vegan baker should know! Vanilla cupcakes with vanilla buttercream.
25. Subway cookies
Double chocolate cookies based off the Subway recipe, just without the eggs or dairy.
26. Mini lemon loaves
Mini loaf cakes with a drizzle of zesty lemon icing on top.
27. Empire biscuits
Two rounds of shortbread sandwiched together with strawberry jam, topped with icing and a Jelly Tot.
28. Chocolate tart
Chocolate shortcrust pastry and vegan chocolate ganache come together to make this rich and decadent chocolate tart.
29. Biscoff cinnamon rolls
Pillowy soft cinnamon rolls with Biscoff as the star flavour!
30. Chocolate brownies
If you like your brownies chewy and fudgy, this will be your new favourite recipe. They’re filled with chunks of dairy-free white chocolate chips and they have the classic papery crust.
31. Flapjacks
An easy, 4-ingredient recipe for oaty flapjacks. These are great for breakfast or as an on-the-go snack.
32. Banana bread
Moist banana bread without the need for eggs or dairy. Serve warm with some almond butter for a delicious, comforting afternoon treat.
33. Ginger cake
Spicy ginger sheet cake topped with super sweet vegan cream cheese frosting.
34. Baklava
Layers of filo pastry and a sweetly-spiced pistachio and walnut filling make this baklava.
35. Rainbow chip cookies
Soft, chewy cookies with dairy-free candy-coated chocolate drops throughout.
36. Raspberry white chocolate muffins
Tall, fluffy vegan muffins with chunks of fresh raspberries and dairy-free white chocolate throughout.
37. Macadamia nut cookies
Soft and chewy macadamia nut cookies, just like the bakery style.
38. Hot cross buns
Fluffy hot cross buns with a sticky apricot glaze. Great for Easter!
39. Red velvet cupcakes
Red velvet cupcakes topped with dairy-free cream cheese frosting. A super easy vegan bake.
40. Biscoff tray bake
This recipe is an easier version of my Biscoff layer cake. This one takes much less preparation and skill but tastes just as delicious!
41. Apple crumble
A warming apple dessert with crumbly streusel topping.
42. Oreo loaf cake
Chocolate loaf cake with crushed Oreos throughout, topped with dairy-free vanilla buttercream.
43. Custard creams
Homemade custard cream biscuits, complete with the signature pattern! One of my favourite vegan baking recipes.
44. Rocky road cookies
Chocolate cookies filled with pieces of Digestive biscuits, mini vegan marshmallows and chocolate chips.
45. Fairy cakes
Bite-sized cupcakes topped with a simple icing and colourful sprinkles.
46. Coffee and walnut cake
A moist coffee flavoured sheet cake with walnut pieces throughout, topped with dairy-free cream cheese frosting.
47. Viennese whirls
Swirled shortbread biscuits sandwiched together with jam and buttercream.
48. Biscotti
Crunchy Italian biscuits that are perfect for dunking into hot coffee or hot chocolate.
49. Jaffa cakes
A mini round sponge cake, a jelly-like orange filling and dark chocolate topping.
50. Gluten-free lemon muffins
Lemon drizzle muffins made with gluten-free flour. Light, fluffy and perfectly sweet.
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I hope you love these vegan baking recipes. If you make any of them at home, please leave a comment down below to let me know what you think. Enjoy! xo
