Vegan Vanilla Cake with Chai Spice Icing

If you aren’t into chai (who are you?!) you can omit the spices and enjoy a simple vanilla cake with vanilla icing. I know pies are the thing to bring for Thanksgiving, but if your family is one of those families that brings multiple desserts, you may just want to consider this cake, especially if someone in your family is vegan. 

I said I was keeping things short and that’s exactly what I’m doing. If you need me, I’ll be on my couch. Woof. If you make this vanilla cake, make sure to tag #thealmondeater on Instagram! And if you’re looking for another vegan cake recipe, check out this one–it’s a goodie. 

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups raw cane sugar
• 1/2 cup dairy free butter (I use Earth Balance)
• 1 1/2 cups almond milk
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• For the icing:
• 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup dairy free butter
• 2 tbsp almond milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp ginger
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of cloves, all spice and cardamom

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl and set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar together; add milk, applesauce, vinegar, and vanilla to that bowl and stir to combine.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients and stir until everything is mixed together, being careful not to over-stir.
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full recipe : thealmondeater.com

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