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Enjoy every bite of this vegan blueberry cake recipe. This cake delights you with its moist, fluffy texture and juicy blueberry flavor that melts in your mouth. Enjoy a slice of this indulgent treat and see why blueberry cake has become a favorite dessert.
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If you want to indulge in a sweet, delicious, and tasty treat, this easy vegan blueberry cake is a winner. It’s as if I transformed vegan blueberry muffins into a cake, bursting with flavor!
This classic cake sends your taste buds into overdrive as it blends the taste of plump blueberries and soft, fluffy cake to create a yummy dessert you won’t forget. Besides, it’s so easy to make a blueberry cake vegan, you won’t miss cracking those eggs!
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Key Ingredients
You can find the full printable recipe, including ingredient quantities, below. But first, here are some explanations of ingredients and steps to help you make this recipe perfect every time.
Here are the ingredients you’ll need for this recipe, including substitution ideas:
- Flour — I use all-purpose flour. You can substitute Whole Wheat Pastry Flour or high-quality gluten-free baking flour.
- Sugar — Granulated sugar is the key to a delicious cake, but you can substitute coconut sugar for more caramel flavor.
- Blueberries — You can use frozen or fresh blueberries. Substitute mixed berries such as blackberries and raspberries.
Ingredient Spotlight
Choose the Best Blueberries
Berries should be plump and smooth-skinned. The color is an indicator of ripeness (not the size), so select berries that are deep purple-blue. Frozen blueberries are frozen at the peak of ripeness, and they hold their shape better while baking.
Storage Tips
Store the whole cake or slices in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 7 days. Individual slices can be stored in an airtight container and frozen for up to 2 months.
Vegan Frosting
These are the best vegan frosting options for this vegan blueberry cake:
- Vegan Vanilla Frosting
- This Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting is always a favorite
- This Vegan Ermine Frosting adds a nice touch
- Vegan Chocolate Frosting
- Any of these frostings would be great with a little blueberry sauce drizzled over the top.
Why This Recipe is a Winner
- COLORFUL — Blueberries create pops of color and flavor throughout the cake.
- SWEET — Vanilla frosting adds sweetness and consistency.
- VERSATILE — Change up the flavors by adding lemon zest to make a lemon blueberry cake
Want to write a special message, like “Happy Birthday” on your cake? This vegan royal icing is perfect when used with the right frosting tips.
Marly’s Tips
Use these tips and tricks to make this recipe for blueberry cake perfect every time:
- Bake a blueberry sheet cake in a 9×13 inch cake pan for 40 to 50 minutes.
- Add a tablespoon of lemon zest to make a vegan lemon blueberry cake.
- I love this guide from The Spruce Eats on flavors to combine with berries. It’s geared toward beverages, but the suggested flavors work with cakes, too.
- Make this into a vegan blueberry coffee cake by adding a streusel topping. Use the streusel from my vegan coffee cake as a guide.
I highly recommend serving this homemade blueberry cake with a glass of my Iced Chai Latte. They go so perfectly together!
Frequently-Asked Questions
Can you put frozen blueberries in a cake?
You can use frozen blueberries in place of fresh ones in a cake recipe. Frozen blueberries can perform better in baking because they don’t sink to the bottom as much as fresh and stay intact during baking.
Should you thaw blueberries before baking?
Add frozen berries in their frozen state to batter. However, if the recipe calls for thawed or fresh blueberries, it’s a good idea to follow those instructions.
Need More Blueberry Recipes?
If you love this vegan blueberry cake and want more vegan blueberry dessert recipes, you should try this vegan blueberry crumble. It’s another easy dessert! Here are a few more of our favorites:
Vegan Blueberry Lemon Cake
80 mins total
Blueberry Chocolate Chip Cookies
22 mins total
Blueberry Overnight Oats
125 mins total
Blueberry Sauce
15 mins total
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Easy Vegan Blueberry Cake
Make this moist and easy vegan blueberry cake with fresh blueberries and a delicious vanilla frosting. This indulgent dessert would be perfect for Birthday parties or other special events.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 330kcal
Author: Marly McMillen
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 cup blueberries , frozen or fresh
- ⅔ cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups cold water
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Vanilla Frosting
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons plant-based milk , vanilla
Instructions
Heat your oven to 350°F/175°C. Spray two round cake pans with vegetable spray. You can also place a piece of parchment paper at the bottom of the pans and spray the sides with vegetable oil.
For the Cake
Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, including the flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda. Stir to combine.
Add the fresh or frozen blueberries to the flour mixture and lightly stir to ensure the blueberries are coated.
In a separate bowl, combine the wet ingredients, such as the vegetable oil, water, vinegar, and vanilla. Stir to combine.
Pour the water mixture into the flour mixture. Stir until combined.
Pour the batter into your prepared pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
When the cakes are done, remove them from the oven. Allow the cakes to cool for about 10 minutes before inverting them onto a serving plate.
For the Frosting
Make the frosting, by combining the coconut oil with the powdered sugar. Stir until a crumbly mixture forms. Add plant-based milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you achieve a nice, spreadable texture.
Spread half the frosting on the top of the bottom cake. Place the second cake on top of the frosted cake. Spread the remaining frosting on the top layer. Do not frost the sides.
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Notes
*I recommend vanilla-flavored plant-based vanilla powder, but you can use other flavors too, like chocolate or chai.
Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 214mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator and should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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This post was originally published in 2017 and was updated to include new photos, new text, and an updated recipe in 2021.
