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The Ultimate Guide to Vegan Birthday Cakes (UK)

Celebrating a special day? Here’s where to buy vegan birthday cakes in the UK

Vegan Birthday Cake Options in the UK

Many people assume that going vegan means waving goodbye to delicious cakes and other baked treats, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.

Vegan options are becoming more mainstream by the day, which means you can celebrate your birthday (or any occasion for that matter) with an indulgent, cruelty-free cake. Whether you’re shopping for a loved one or a vegan colleague at work, there are plenty of options to choose from.

As well as vegan birthday cakes and cake mixes in supermarkets, there are also options at independent bakeries.

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Vegan Cakes in Supermarkets

Independent Bakeries

Vegan Cake Mixes

VEGAN BIRTHDAY CAKES IN SUPERMARKETS

Asda OMV! Deliciously Vegan Chocolatey Cake

Asda have made our birthday wishes come true with this decadent vegan chocolate cake.

This dairy-free delight is made with beetroot and topped with rich chocolate frosting, sprinkles and brownie fudge pieces. What more could you possibly want?

Asda OMV! Vegan Chocolate Cake
Image Credit: Asda

Sainsbury’s Plant Pioneers Cakes

These indulgent layered cakes are ideal for celebrations and come in two flavours:

  • Lemon Cake
  • Chocolate Cake
Plant Pioneers Cake
Image Credit: Sainsbury’s

Just Love Vegan Cakes

The impressive cakes by Just Love are ideal for those avoiding allergens. After all, nobody should have to miss out on cake! There are two vegan flavours to choose from:

  • Enticing Chocolate Cake – free from peanuts, nuts, milk and eggs (available at Asda)
  • Vegan Vanilla Cake – free from tree nuts, peanuts, milk and eggs (available at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Ocado)
Just Love vegan cake
Image Credit: Just Love Food Company

OGGS

If you’re looking for smaller cakes to celebrate an occasion, check out the cupcakes from OGGS:

  • Mini Vanilla Cupcakes (available at Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Waitrose and Ocado)
  • Chocolate Vanilla Cupcakes (available at Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Waitrose and Ocado)
  • Zesty Lemon Cake (available at Waitrose and Ocado)
OGGS Mini Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes
Image Credit: OGGS

Wicked Kitchen

When a plain chocolate cake just won’t do, try Wicked Kitchen’s offering of Belgian chocolate sponge filled with raspberry jam. It’s even topped with chocolate frosting and pieces of raspberry to pack an extra punch of flavour.

Look out for these options in Tesco stores:

  • Belgian Chocolate & Raspberry Cake
  • Chocolate Cupcakes
  • Lemon Cupcakes
Wicked Kitchen Belgian Chocolate Raspberry Cake
Image Credit: Wicked Kitchen

Daiya Chocolate Cheezecake

If someone isn’t a fan of traditional birthday cake, Daiya’s vegan cheesecake is the perfect alternative. This Chocolate Cheezecake is also free from soy and gluten, making it ideal for those with allergies.

Find this in the frozen section at Asda.

daiya chocolate cheezecake
Image Credit: Daiya

Lazy Day Foods

This selection of sweet treats is pretty special! If you’re on the hunt for vegan birthday cakes that are also free from other allergens, make sure you check out Lazy Day Foods.

  • Vanilla Sponge Cake (available at Sainsbury’s)
  • Celebration Chocolate Cake (available at Sainsbury’s)
  • Mini Vic the Vegan Caterpillar Cakes (available at Morrisons and Co-Op)
Lazy Day Foods Vegan Birthday Cake
Image Credit: Lazy Day Foods

Independent Bakeries

Looking for an extra special vegan birthday cake? There are lots of online bakeries offering show-stopping cakes and treats, some of which are fully vegan.

Most bakeries serve only a specific local area, so you’ll need to find one close to you. Try asking on local vegan Facebook pages, searching Google, or getting recommendations from vegan friends in your area.

Some vegan bakeries can deliver all over the UK, but will usually have to be ordered well in advance.

Vegan Cake Mixes

Don’t forget that many boxed cake mixes in supermarkets are accidentally vegan if you make them using an egg replacer – perfect if you’re not a keen baker but still like the idea of making your own cake!

  • Free and Easy Gluten & Dairy Free Carrot Cake Mix
  • Betty Crocker Devil’s Food
  • Sainsbury’s Vanilla Sponge Mix
  • Sainsbury’s Chocolate Sponge Mix
  • Asda Chocolate Fudge Cake Kit
  • Asda Chocolate Sponge Mix
  • Asda Vanilla Flavour Sponge Mix

If you’re going down this route, check out our guide to vegan egg substitutes.

Free & Easy Vegan Cake Mix
Image Credit: Free & Easy

Fancy making your own vegan birthday cakes from scratch? Check out our guide to baking without eggs and dairy.

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