10 No-Bake Raw Vegan Cakes That Are Perfect for Summer

No-bake cakes are hot right now! Hot as in everyone loves them. Raw vegan cakes are delicious, healthy, and you don’t have to heat your house with the oven! The summer season is an excellent time to try raw vegan recipes! Who needs to turn on the oven to bake a cake in the hot, summer heat when you can make scrumptious raw vegan cakes without heating the whole house?

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Check out these 10 no-bake, raw vegan cakes that are perfect for summer:

1. Raw Cherry Berry Chocolate Cheesecake

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What’s better than a plain cheesecake? A fruit-laden cheesecake, of course. And what’s better than a fruit-laden cheesecake made of cream cheese? One made of avocados and superfoods, because you can never, ever have too much healthy food in your dessert! This Raw Cherry Berry Chocolate Cheesecake by Ariane Resnick has the taste and texture of a cooked dessert, while still retaining 100% of the alive nutrients in the ingredients.

2. Raw Strawberry Banana Cream Cake

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It’s time to use those juicy, summer berries that are in season. Pick up some fresh, organic strawberries for the filling of this Raw Strawberry Banana Cream Cake by Emily von Euw, and use others like blueberries and blackberries as a garnish.

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3. Raw Fruit and Coconut Ice Cream Cake With Brownie Crust

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This gorgeous, summery Raw Fruit and Coconut Ice Cream Cake by Jenn Freedman is perfect for a backyard cookout on a hot day. Once you bring out this frozen beauty, everyone will gasp in amazement.

4. Raw Orange and Blueberry Cheesecake

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This vibrant Raw Orange and Blueberry Cheesecake by Emily von Euw has colors that are pleasing to the eye, with a taste that’s just as appetizing. The nut and raisin crust is followed by an orange cheesecake layer and a blueberry topping.

5. Raw Chocolate Caramel Pecan Cake

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This Raw Chocolate Caramel Pecan Cake by Emily von Euw features a pecan and date cake with a coconut oil date caramel and a topping made of pecans, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

6. Raw Carrot Cake With Cashew Cream Cheese Frosting

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Carrot cake is a classic favorite, but it is often baked with processed ingredients like white sugar, refined flour, pasteurized butter, and cream cheese. For a healthier version, try this Raw Carrot Cake With Cashew Cream Cheese Frosting by Emily von Euw, which has a  creamy frosting made from cashews, lemon, and coconut oil.

7. Raw Layered Banana Ice Cream Cake

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Make this Raw Layered Banana Ice Cream Cake by Emily von Euw when you want to impress. It features several layers: chocolate, vanilla, beets, and mint, as well as a coconut maple drizzle. Letting each thin layer freeze is a tad time-consuming, but it’s worth it.

8. Blueberry Strawberry Banana Ice Cream Cake

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This Blueberry Strawberry Banana Ice Cream Cake by Emily von Euw has a gorgeous topping made of fresh, summer berries. It’s a perfect way to celebrate this lovely summer weather.

9. Raw Chocolate Fudge Cake

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This Raw Chocolate Fudge Cake by Katie Higgins will please any chocolate lover. Add some fresh berries on top for a refreshing, summer twist.

10. Raw Vanilla Cake With Chocolate Buttercream and Maca

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This superfood Raw Vanilla Cake With Chocolate Buttercream and Maca by Emily von Euw contains maca slices made from maca powder, liquid coconut oil, and maple syrup. It tastes delicious with the oatcake and the cashew frosting.

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