Emily Raap is a vegan, animal rights activist from Connecticut, currently residing in San Antonio,... Emily Raap is a vegan, animal rights activist from Connecticut, currently residing in San Antonio, TX. Her full-time job is educating people about why they shouldn’t go to SeaWorld, and her biggest passion in life is helping animals. Through her writing, she hopes people will realize how easy it is to make more compassionate choices when it comes to food. In her spare time she enjoys hiking with her dogs and spending time outdoors. Read more about Emily Raap Read More
Looking for something sweet to satisfy your sweet tooth during these quarantine-blues? Check out this list of vegan baked desserts you can make, all free of eggs and milk, of course!
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Let’s cut to the chase… these Vanilla Cupcakes by Madison Butler are most delicious and the fluffiest vegan cupcakes you will EVER eat! I am not joking. I made a massive batch of these the other day for recipe-testing purposes. They are the fluffiest vegan cupcakes! Tee hee hee. I find that when I make these for others, there are a number of things guaranteed… Firstly, you will be asked for the recipe. Secondly, they will devour it in seconds and lastly, they will be talking about them for days. As I said above, these are a fail-proof recipe… meaning, I have never had a problem with them, they always work out and they never fail to impress others. Every person needs an amazing cupcake recipe… and this is it! I also think that these would make a perfect edible gift for any occasion!
Image Source: Caramelized Walnut Cake With Coffee Cream Frosting
Have a coffee lover in your life? Try making Clémence Moulaert‘s Caramelized Walnut Cake With Coffee Cream Frosting! The sweetness of the cake, nuttiness of the walnuts, and deliciously smooth coffee frosting come together to make a yummy and rich cake!
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This Chocolate Raspberry Beet Cake by Pamela Higgins sneaks in veggies for a healthier alternative to the classic chocolate cake! Plus, who doesn’t love that classic chocolate-raspberry combination?
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Do you need a bit more magic in your hum-drum life? Then these Unicorn Chocolate Cupcakes by Holly Jade are for you. The moist chocolate buttermilk cupcakes are topped with a decadent buttercream frosting and decorated with all of the toppings to bring your childhood dreams to life. These cupcakes are great at a party and provide the perfect canvas to show off your creativity.
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These Easy and Zesty Lemon Drizzle Cupcakes by Holly Jade are surprisingly quick and easy to make. They use a simple white cake as a base that is augmented with a liberal amount of lemon juice and zest and then topped with a velvety buttercream frosting. They look like a fresh, sunny, spring day and they taste even better.
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The best one-bowl Chocolate Cake by Angelina Papanikolaou is accidentally vegan! Topped with avocado fudge frosting, this cake is rich, moist, and decadent.
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Natalie Slater won a Cooking Channel competition with the recipe for these Banana Bread French Toast Cupcakes. Inspired by a dish at Salt & Pepper Diner in Chicago, these moist cupcakes combine cinnamon, maple and banana for a breakfasty-dessert.
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This Chocolate Cupcakes With Peanut Butter Swirl Frosting by Kristen Genton would go great with any frosting, but here it’s topped with a generous swirl of chocolatey peanut butter bliss. Definitely make these the next time you’re craving a cupcake!
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Kat Condon‘s Classic Red Velvet Cake light and fluffy, and smothered in a delicious dairy-free cream cheese frosting! This gluten-free cake is moist, deliciou iss, and anything but ordinary!
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While this Triple Layer Vanilla Velvet Cake by Tori Cooper is definitely a great treat to prepare for Valentines’s Day, it’s also a perfect cake for all occasions from birthdays to anniversaries.
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This Pink Strawberry Cake from Holly Jade is moist, light, fluffy and delicious. With a burst of fresh strawberries and a delightful pastel pink cake, it’s not only gorgeous on the eyes, but tastebuds too!
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No-bake carrot cake with a silky cashew cream cheese frosting? Yes please! If you like carrot cake, you will love this Double Decker Carrot Cake from Michaell Johnson. You can eat this vegan carrot cake for breakfast, lunch dinner, or dessert, guilt free!

Image Source: Vanilla Sponge Cake With Buttercream Frosting and Strawberry Jam
The most fluffy and spongy cake, this Vanilla Sponge Cake With Buttercream Frosting and Strawberry Jam from Holly Jade is perfect for spring and summer! It is layered with a vanilla buttercream and strawberry jam and coated with a light buttercream frosting.
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This Special Dark Chocolate Cake by Emily Von Euw is super moist and super chocolaty, so be prepared for bliss. You’ll have leftover cake and icing.
Reducing your meat intake and eating more plant-based foods is known to help with chronic inflammation, heart health, mental wellbeing, fitness goals, nutritional needs, allergies, gut health and more! Dairy consumption also has been linked to many health problems, including acne, hormonal imbalance, cancer, prostate cancer and has many side effects.
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