15 Plant-Based Vanilla-Flavored Cakes, Cupcakes, and Muffins

Vanilla is a delicious spice that is welcome in ice cream, milkshakes, cakes, and frosting. Tiny seeds are scraped from long vanilla pods and can be eaten fresh or made into extract and essence.

Amazingly, vanilla is a type of orchid native to Mexico. This versatile spice is now used around the world to bring all kinds of desserts to dizzying taste height.

Far from being plain or boring, a vanilla-flavored dessert is one of the world’s favorites, and for good reason. Here is a list of 15 OGP recipes for cakes, cupcakes, and muffins all enhanced by the venerable vanilla.

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1. Vanilla Cupcakes With Vanilla Cream Frosting

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Truth be told, these vegan vanilla cupcakes are just a vehicle for the vegan vanilla frosting! Whipped coconut milk with vanilla and a hint of sweetness. The best part about these beauties is that no white flour or white sugar was used! Whole wheat pastry flour, apple sauce, and maple syrup instead! These Vanilla Cupcakes With Vanilla Cream Frosting by Crissy Cavanaugh are a healthy sweet treat for any occasion!

2. Wholegrain Vanilla Fig Cake

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This Wholegrain Vanilla Fig Cake by Namita Tiwari is an incredibly delicious cake with loads of fig bits in every bite. The crust comes out to be a beautiful brown and the crumb is super soft. It’s pretty simple to make and doesn’t have that many ingredients. It’s also pretty healthy! Serve this delicious Vanilla Fig Cake with tea and coffee or snack on it during your midday slump––it’s fantastic!

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3. Healthy Vanilla Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

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This is an easy Healthy Vanilla Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe by Hayley Canning that gives perfect results every time. Enjoy a slice or two for breakfast or a hearty snack.

4. Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream

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Don’t let these Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream by Francesca Bonadonna fool you into thinking they’re boring. They’re light, fluffy, sweet (but not too sweet), and everything you want a cupcake to be. Guaranteed, people will be asking you to make these on repeat.

5. Triple Layer Vanilla Velvet Cake

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While this Triple Layer Vanilla Velvet Cake by Tori Cooper is a great treat to prepare for Valentine’s Day, it’s also a perfect cake for all occasions from birthdays to anniversaries.

6. Vanilla Cupcakes With Blackberry Cream Cheese Frosting

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Looking for the perfect summery vegan dessert for parties? Rich blackberry cream cheese frosting is piled high on these dense Vanilla Cupcakes With Blackberry Cream Cheese Frosting by Sofia Von Porat. The pink color of the frosting comes naturally from the blackberries — no food coloring is necessary. These cute little cupcakes are the perfect summer dessert and great for weddings! Blackberries are in season from June till August, which means they’re a great addition to classic sweets when you’re looking to freshen them up for summer!

7. Easy Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Jam

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This Easy Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Jam by Louise and Nico is filled with delicious homemade strawberry jam and topped with a layer of vegan whipped cream. It’s the perfect treat for a summer picnic with your friends and family. They’ll love it! Who doesn’t love strawberry and vanilla flavor together? This cake is beautiful, it’s yummy, it’s a winner!

8. Vanilla Caramel Swirl Cheesecake

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This rich and stunning Vanilla Caramel Swirl Cheesecake by Maya Sozer is deceptively easy. No cooking involved, only mixing and pouring things, and that final satisfying step of swirling the caramel into a vanilla filling. With no refined sugars and a wholesome set of ingredients, you can feel good about serving this to loved ones. Oh yeah, and it only takes 30 minutes to make.

9. Vanilla Berry Cake

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The combination of vanilla and berry in this Vanilla Berry Cake by Pamela Higgins is simply spectacular. You will not be able to get enough.

10. Vanilla Cupcakes

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These Vanilla Cupcakes by Madison Butler are the most delicious and fluffiest vegan cupcakes you will EVER eat! Friends will ask you for the recipe. They will devour the cupcakes in seconds and talk about them for days. This a fail-proof recipe that produces perfect cupcakes every time!

11. Banana Cupcakes With Vanilla Frosting

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These Banana Cupcakes With Vanilla Frosting by Desiree Rodriguez are made with whole wheat flour, mashed bananas, applesauce, coconut sugar, baking soda, and vanilla extract. The frosting is made with vegan butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a bit of soy milk. So scrumptious!

12. Cherry Vanilla Swirl Cream Cake

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This Cherry Vanilla Swirl Cream Cake by Diane Smith is reminiscent of Cherry Garcia ice cream. It’s sure to please a crowd and it won’t keep you in the kitchen long. It’ll be conveniently sitting ready in the freezer for your guests. If you take it out about 15 minutes before you’re ready to serve, it’ll be easy to slice. A delicious dairy and egg-free version of cheesecake made special with a little cherry swirl. Not overly sweet but tantalizing bites of goodness good enough for guests.

13. Vaniljhärtan: Swedish Raspberry Vanilla Hearts

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Vanilla hearts have been a favorite in Norway and Sweden for over a century and now they are making their debut on the world stage. They have a quick, delicious, shortbread dough that is filled with homemade vanilla cream and raspberry jelly. These Vaniljhärtan: Swedish Raspberry Vanilla Hearts by Chris Bartis are perfect for any special occasion.

14. Vanilla Masala Chai Tea Cake

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Delicious, decadent, and fragrant, this stunning Vanilla Masala Chai Tea Cake by Cara Carin is infused with the fragrant flavors of masala chai. It’s a perfect dessert for a special occasion, or any day you just feel like treating yourself to a richly-spiced treat!

15. Vanilla Earl Grey Mini Muffins

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These Vanilla Earl Grey Mini Muffins by Sara Day taste exactly like a London Fog latte, a delicious hot drink. Yum yum yum! Baking with tea will be your new favorite thing after trying this recipe.

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