August is not only my birthday month but it’s also the anniversary of my blog. It’s going to be 5 years old this year!
They grow up so fast :'(
So it’s time to celebrate and what better way to celebrate than with some cake?
I’ve put together 28 (the age I’m turning this month :O) of the most beautiful, delicious-sounding vegan birthday cakes recipes I could find, from some of my favourite vegan blogs.
These beautiful cakes are all vegan (and scroll to the bottom for a few gluten-free options too) and perfect for topping with candles.
1. VEGAN VANILLA BIRTHDAY CAKE
From cakemerchant.com
A classic vanilla birthday cake with cute sprinkles. Can’t go wrong with this!
2. PINK OMBRE BIRTHDAY CAKE
From neuroticmommy.com
This beautiful vegan chocolate cake with pink ombre icing effect reminds me of Neapolitan ice cream. It looks so pretty and the cake inside sounds incredible.
3. VEGAN CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE FILLING AND GANACHE
From cookshideout.com
The ultimate chocolate-y vegan birthday cake with a chocolate base, chocolate filling and chocolate ganache!
4. VEGAN VANILLA CAKE WITH WHIPPED COCONUT CREAM
From supergoldenbakes.com
A beautiful light sponge cake with coconut cream frosting. Perfect for topping with fruits, flowers and aquafaba meringues, as shown.
5. VEGAN RASPBERRY CREAM CAKE
From vibrantplate.com
How dreamy does this creamy cake look? With layers of dairy-free raspberry cream and chocolate sponge for a gorgeous birthday-worthy dessert..
6. TRIPLE LAYER BOURBON CARAMEL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE CAKE
From seitanbeatsyourmeat.com (amazing blog name)
This vegan cake has chocolate, cookies, bourbon and caramel. Need I say more?
7. VEGAN VANILLA BIRTHDAY CAKE
From neuroticmommy.com
Another choice for a vegan vanilla birthday cake but with this incredible, bright frosting.
8.VEGAN NUTELLA CAKE
From thealmondeater.com
I didn’t know I needed a Nutella cake in my life, until I saw this recipe. Now I need it in my life.
9. VEGAN LEMON CURD LAYER CAKE
From domesticgothess.com
A seriously drool-worthy vegan cake with layers of lemon sponge and oozing with gooey lemon curd.
10. MOCHA ESPRESSO CAKE
From savoringspoon.com
For coffee fans, this tasty Mocha Espresso cake looks SO GOOD. Top with some dairy-free chocolates for extra indulgence.
11. VEGAN RHUBARB LAYER CAKE
From thelittleplantation.co.uk
If your birthday falls during rhubarb season, that’s a double reason to celebrate!
12. DULCE DE LECHE CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE WITH CHEESECAKE FILLING
From earthlytaste.com
The flavours in this cake sound truly divine, especially the cheesecake filling. Yum.
13. VANILLA, RASPBERRY, & OREO CAKE
Oreos have been vegan since before it was cool, making them a classic vegan treat choice. And one of my first choices for a birthday cake flavour!
14. CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH BLUEBERRY AND ALMOND MOUSSE
From maikinmokomin.blogspot.co.uk
A chocolate-y and fruit-y layer cake which not only looks beautiful but is bursting with flavour.
15. CHOCOLATE TOFFEE POPCORN CELEBRATION CAKE
I created this recipe for the cover of The Vegan Society magazine but have since made it for a couple of birthdays because I love it so much.
16. VEGAN CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT CAKE WITH WHIPPED GANACHE
From vanillaandbean.com
Look at all those layers of chocolate cake heaven. I love the sound of that whipped ganache too.
17. VANILLA ORANGE BIRTHDAY CAKE
From occasionallyeggs.com
This rustic cake looks so inviting. With orange and vanilla, I can only imagine how good it smells, as well as tastes.
18. EPIC CHOCOLATE, PEANUT BUTTER + SALTED CARAMEL CAKE
From coatedincrumbs.wordpress.com
Sometimes you just need an EPIC birthday cake, and this chocolate, peanut butter and salted caramel looks like it will fit the bill!
19. VEGAN ROASTED RHUBARB CRUMBLE CAKE
From radiantrachels.com
How delicate and sophisticated does this cake look? This would be perfect for a Spring birthday celebration.
20. CHOCOLATE OLIVE OIL CAKE W/ TAHINI BLOOD ORANGE COCONUT CREAM FROSTING
Website down – Will update soon.
I absolutely love the interesting flavour combinations in this cake. And those slices of blood orange as decoration are so simple yet totally gorgeous.
21. VEGAN MATCHA PISTACHIO TRES LECHES CAKE
From thelittleplantation.co.uk
Tip: Eating cake with caffeine in it (such as this matcha cake) can help prevent any nasty hangovers, which is quite handy for birthday celebrations.
And this cake provides a very delicious way to do it.
22. NAKED CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE
From cookinglsl.com
If you love the “naked” cake decorating look, give this vegan chocolate cake a try. It’s easy to achieve but looks great (and obviously tastes incredible too!)
23. VEGAN VANILLA CAKE WITH STRAWBERRY BUTTERCREAM
From wifemamafoodie.com
I was so drawn to this cake, with that beautiful pink strawberry buttercream and icing drip on top. I need to make it ASAP.
24. VEGAN MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKE
From heartofabaker.com
The classic chocolate and mint combination in the form of a tasty layer cake.
25. VEGAN COTTON CANDY ICE CREAM CAKE (GLUTEN-FREE)
From feastingonfruit.com
This stunning cake is filled with only wholesome ingredients, which is impressive for something so colourful and bright.
26. VEGAN FUNFETTI BIRTHDAY CAKE (GLUTEN-FREE)
From thevegan8.com
I love the look and texture of funfetti cake! This gluten-free version boasts an impressive spongey texture.
27. VEGAN PURPLE BIRTHDAY CAKE (GLUTEN-FREE)
From nirvanacakery.com
A lovely cake for purple fans, with a gluten-free sponge, fresh blackberries and edible flowers.
28. VEGAN CHOCOLATE BIRTHDAY CAKE (GLUTEN-FREE)
From minimalistbaker.com
Chocolate cake for those with gluten allergies. Topped with cream and fresh berries. Yum!
Which cake would you most like on your birthday? Let me know if you try any of these, in the comments!
Dawn says
Some lovely cakes here, unfortunately I couldn’t get the recipe for the blood orange tahini cake as the link took me somewhere else .😞
Aimee says
Hi Dawn. Oh no! Thanks for bringing that to my attention. Looks like her blog has been removed. I will remove the link now. In the meantime, if it helps, I found a similar recipe here: https://shortgirltallorder.com/vegan-blood-orange-chocolate-olive-oil-cake
Jessica says
I’m definitely making the Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip cake for my son’s 9th birthday coming up! Our family of 6 went Vegan last month & we haven’t celebrated a birthday as Vegans yet.
Alisa Fleming says
Wow, this looks more like a bakery page than a recipe page – talk about impressive! I would struggle to make a cake look this pretty, but as long as the recipes are delicious (which I’m sure they are) who cares about the looks. It’s what’s on the inside that counts, right?
Aimee says
Of course – it’s all about the taste! These definitely have the wow-factor too though :-)
Dianne says
Happy birthday and happy blogaversary! All of these cakes are so drool-worthy! I don’t know which to start with!
Aimee says
A slice of each? :D
Linda from Veganosity says
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous cakes! They all look so incredibly good, but that lemon curd cake really got my attention.
Aimee says
Oh yes, that one looks sooooooo drool-worthy. I wanna try them all!
Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite says
OMG all of these look so freaking incredible my stomach is dying for one. What beautiful cakes! Can I just pretend it’s my birthday please?
Aimee says
A very happy un-birthday to you, Sophia!
Jenn says
All of them stunning beauties! Wish it was my birthday today! :)
Aimee says
Let’s make eating birthday cake on non-birthdays a thing.
The Vegan 8 says
Awww, thank you so much gorgeous for inlcluding my Funfetti Birthday Cake! You are the best! Sharing! Everything looks so amazing, I am totally drooling!
Aimee says
Of course! I’ve had my eye on your funfetti cake for a while now, really wanna try it! Thanks Brandi :)
Kimberly/TheLittlePlantation says
OMG I want them all!!!!!
Happy blogiversary and happy birthday month.
Hugs,
Aimee says
Thank you my dear! Big hugs to you