Dairy-free cake recipes

Give free-from baking a go with this easy vegan sandwich cake – an indulgent carrot cake with coconut and cashew icing that everyone will want another slice of

Try our luscious vegan lemon drizzle cake. Light and zingy, it also works well if you replace the flour and baking powder with gluten-free alternatives

This dairy-free dessert is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and is even freezer-friendly

This indulgent, fudgy vegan cake is topped with a rich frosting – you'd never guess that it's gluten-free and made without dairy, eggs, wheat or nuts

Treat friends and family to a Victoria sponge cake made with vegan ingredients. This easy recipe is perfect for afternoon tea or a coffee morning

Delight friends with an afternoon tea that includes this easy carrot cake. You can bake the cake, freeze it and just drizzle over the icing on the day

This divine, squidgy chocolate cake is dairy and gluten-free, so everyone can enjoy a slice for dessert – even the vegans at your dinner party

This traditional cake has been jazzed up with lots of ginger - you'd never know it's gluten-free and dairy-free. Perfect for weddings and Christmas

Employ some clever tricks to achieve a dairy-free bake. Egg-free mayonnaise, almond milk and margarine are the secrets to these vegan cupcakes

You'd never guess that this spectacular dessert is dairy-free, decorated with a zesty ganache using orange juice instead of cream

Make our easy vegan chocolate sponge for a special occasion using dairy substitutes. It's finished with luscious 'buttercream' and seasonal fruits

Bake a simple vegan mug cake in the microwave – you can have it ready in under 10 minutes to satisfy a craving. Serve with a scoop of dairy-free ice cream

Use clever replacements in this dairy-free fruit pudding with soya custard. Serve as a cake or warm for pudding

Nutritious beetroot adds sweetness and juiciness to this healthier squidgy chocolate traybake. Swap butter for rapeseed oil to lower the saturated fat too

Make vegan cupcakes with buttercream topping using dairy-free and egg-free ingredients. They make the perfect treat for afternoon tea or a mid-morning snack

Perfect for health-conscious people who still like a Christmas treat, this is dairy-free and full of fruit and nuts

This dairy-free and sugar-free carrot cake uses natural xylitol to sweeten it and is very simple to make

Deeply rich and decadent, this dairy and egg-free chocolate bake makes an indulgent vegan treat

Bake our indulgent vegan chocolate orange cake with a smooth chocolate frosting. This sponge is perfect for a special occasion or weekend treat

Treat guests to this plant-based trifle, with layers of sponge, compote, custard and dairy-free cream. It's a great dessert for a celebration