15 of the Nuttiest Vegan Cakes

There is something about nuts that goes well in dessert. A cake filled or topped with nuts is a cake with extra flavor, texture, and nutrition.

Macadamia nuts, almonds, walnuts, pecans, and cashews are super versatile and can be worked into a recipe either as an integrated part of the cake itself, used as decoration, or even to make the frosting.

Here is a list of 15 OGP recipes for the nuttiest plant-based cakes around.

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1. Coffee Glazed Chocolate Hazelnut Cake

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This Coffee Glazed Chocolate Hazelnut Cake by Maya Sozer is deliciously moist and decadent, all while being 100 percent whole wheat and refined sugar-free. The sponge itself is made with whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, and hazelnuts and flavored with almond milk, peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla. Topped with a gooey coffee cream spiked with espresso, this treat is perfect for pairing with a hot cup of coffee on a chilly morning.

2. Almond Caramelized Pecan Crumb Cakes

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These Almond Caramelized Pecan Crumb Cakes by Stephanie McKinnie are incredibly moist and delicious. They are egg-free, gluten-free, and mildly sweetened with coconut sugar. There are a lot of ingredients in them, but it is SO worth it. A light, nutty muffin is topped with a buttery, crumble topping, and caramelized peanuts––it’s absolutely heavenly. They are the perfect autumn treat and will make your home smell amazing. Serve these pecan crumb cakes with dairy-free half-and-half or coconut cream.

3. Raw Chocolate Caramel Pecan Cake

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This is seriously one of the best recipes you’ll ever make. This Raw Chocolate Caramel Pecan Cake by Emily von Euw is comprised of a dense, dark chocolate pecan cake base topped off with a sweet, creamy, spiced caramel sauce and covered in pecans: can you go wrong here? No. Serve this over the holidays to your loved ones and they will all be shocked when you tell them it is raw, vegan, gluten-free, and super healthy. Praise pecans!

4. Pecan Caramel Cake

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Pecans, date-caramel cream, and chocolate — this fabulous Pecan Caramel Cake by Lisa Dobler is to die for! Layer upon layer of deliciousness, they are kept together with dessert rings until they are frozen solid and dense. Top with extra pecans for crunch and presentation.

5. Almond Flour Strawberry Shortcake

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The grain-free Almond Flour Strawberry Shortcake by Katrina Nixon is a nice, light alternative to the traditional. It’s made with biscuit-like shortbread, a heavenly strawberry cream sauce, and of course, fresh strawberries. This is the perfect dessert for a hot day.

6. Hazelnut Praline Cakes

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If you’re a fan of Nutella (who isn’t) and everything hazelnut you’re going to love these Hazelnut Praline Cakes by Kirsten Kaminski! They’re vegan, incredibly decadent and so so tasty! Plus they’re actually really easy to make and the layers make them not only pretty but ensure you get a taste of goodness with every bite. Just imagine a crunchy, naturally sweetened base, followed by a rich cream, drool-worthy praline layer and topped with the creamiest hazelnut chocolate – any takers?

7. Pistachio Cake

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This Pistachio Cake by Gabrielle St. Claire is amazing in every way. It has good-for-you ingredients like pistachios and spinach, is easy to make, and doesn’t require any fancy devices! With its subtle green color and almond glaze, it also looks absolutely beautiful! The pistachio topping adds a lovely texture to the soft cake and looks beautiful, too! Despite the short list of ingredients and minimal sugar, this pistachio cake bursts with flavor. It’s so delicious, you’ll want to make it over and over. Keep it in your kitchen to satisfy your sweet tooth or bring it to your next get-together.

8. Iced Banana Pecan Cake

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You have to try this Iced Banana Pecan Cake by Marly McMillen. Not only is this cake vegan, but it’s also gluten-free and packed with some nutritional punch thanks to those bananas, pecans, and chia seeds.

9. Layered Pandan Cake with Coffee Frosting

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Pandan leaves are one of my top ten favorite ingredients to use. They have a strong sweet aroma with hints of grass, rose, almond, coconut, and vanilla. In this recipe for Layered Pandan Cake with Coffee Frosting by Solla Eiriksdottir, the plant milk is blended with pandan leaves and then infused in the milk to carry this heavenly taste into the cake.

10. One Bowl Hazelnut Cake

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A simple recipe perfect for any skill level. Not only does this One Bowl Hazelnut Cake by Patrica Granek look great, but it tastes great, too!

11. Walnut Cake

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This Walnut Cake by Nicole Dunai is the perfect way to add more walnuts into your life.. in cake form! This nutty and delicious cake is topped with a vegan chocolate buttercream for a decadent and delicious treat!

12. Raw Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cake

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ThisRaw Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cake by Lera Krasovskaya is rich, chocolatey, and tremendous. On a crust of raisins and blended gluten-free flours sits the densest and most intense cake you’ll ever have. The macadamia nuts in the batter create a slightly crunchy texture to contrast the smoothness of the rest of the cake. Serve this for your next party or make it for yourself because it’s just that easy to make.

13. Lemon Pistachio Cake

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The Lemon Pistachio Cake by Lenia & Dimitra is crumbly, light, and fluffy although it does not have eggs and butter. The lemon juice adds the perfect amount of tangy flavor to the syrup glaze. If you like a light and citrusy dessert, give this lemon pistachio cake a go.

14. Silky Raw Blueberry Cashew Cake

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This Silky Raw Blueberry Cashew Cake by Victoria Rand and Christopher Bill calls for only a few ingredients and no baking at all! The grain-free crust is made from dates and almonds with a touch of vanilla while the creamy filling is made from cashews blended with blueberries, a drizzle of coconut oil, and maple syrup for sweetness. The result is a cake that looks like it was made by a professional — but don’t worry, nobody needs to know how easy it was to make.

15. Walnut Cake With Chocolate Sauce

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This Walnut Cake With Chocolate Sauce by Claire Power is the definition of a healthy dessert. It’s made with wholesome ingredients like walnuts, spelt flour, coconut sugar, banana, coconut oil, and almond milk, and even has a yummy chocolate sauce made from cacao, coconut oil, and maple. Simple, wholesome, and totally healthy enough for seconds!

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