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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Cake Recipes

    Easy Vegan Pomegranate Cake

    Published: Nov 18, 2020 · Updated: Dec 18, 2023 by Jacqui Wormington · This post may contain affiliate links. · 18 Comments

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    An easy vegan Pomegranate Cake featuring a simple golden, vanilla batter topped with juicy pomegranate arils. It's the perfect holiday and coffee cake. A holiday Pomegranate Cake that is pantry-friendly, and whipped together in minutes. Fruity deliciousness at its best!

    vegan pomegranate cake

    💡 The recipe in a nutshell

    • Vegan (eggless and dairy free
    • Easy and quick to make
    • Pantry friendly
    • Simple, yet so delicious
    • Holiday dessert (Christmas & Thanksgiving)
    • Winter cake
    Jump to:
    • 💡 The recipe in a nutshell
    • ☃️ A festive holiday coffee cake!
    • 💭 How to cut a pomegranate?
    • 🥣 Storage
    • ❄️ How to freeze
    • 👩🏽‍🍳 Serving ideas
    • 🍰 More dessert ideas
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Reviews

    ☃️ A festive holiday coffee cake!

    Pomegranates are in season from the end of September through February. Making this cake the perfect winter cake! Despite pomegranates being simply delicious, they are extremely high in antioxidants.

    So, decorate your holiday table with a dessert that bursts of color and flavor. I hope this festive Pomegranate cake makes your holidays more healthy, merry, and bright.

    💭 How to cut a pomegranate?

    There is different methods of cutting pomegranate. Some people cut them in half through the middle and use a spoon to whack the arils out of the pomegranate. However this can be a rather messy method. Often you end up bruising a lot of the seeds and Pomegranate juice could stain. In other words, be careful when cutting and deseeding your pomegranate. Love & Lemons has a great Step-by-step guide on how to cut pomegranates easily without destroying lots of arils.

    🥣 Storage

    Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days at room temprature.

    ❄️ How to freeze

    To freeze add to freezer-friendly container or bag. Label with the date of freezing. It keeps fresh for up to 3 months if stored properly in your freezer.

    👩🏽‍🍳 Serving ideas

    Serve as is or with vegan vanilla ice cream, or vegan whipped cream!

    🍰 More dessert ideas

    If you're looking for more holiday treats check out this German Cutout Christmas Cookies recipe. If you are looking for more easy-to-make cakes you gotta try this incredible quick Coffee Cake recipe! For more ideas browse our recipe page.

    📖 Recipe

    vegan pomegranate cake

    Easy Pomegranate Cake (vegan)

    Jacqui Wormington
    This cake is sweet and moist with a tender vanilla crumb and a crisp golden top. The crown of juicy pomegranate arils adds a beautiful color, and a sweet spin on the vanilla crumb cake. Plant-based and so easy to make!
    5 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Snack, Sweets
    Cuisine Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Vegan
    Servings 12 pieces

    Equipment

    • Ø 20cm / 8" round cake pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 225 grams cake flour, or unbleached all-purpose (1 ½ cup)
    • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 100 grams vegan butter (ca. 6 tbsp)
    • 95 grams cane sugar (½ cup)
    • 75 grams apple sauce (¼ cup)
    • 120 mililiters plant milk eg: almond, soy, oat (½ cup)
    • 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 130 grams pomegranate arils (1 cup)
    • 1 tablespoons sparkling sugar optional for topping
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    Instructions
     

    • Seed your pomegranate. Place the pomegranate arils on a clean kitchen towel to remove some of the moisture and set aside. Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F. Generously grease your cake pan (either with butter or cooking spray).
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer beat the butter until creamy. Add cane sugar and beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Turn down the mixer and slowly blend in the applesauce, milk, and vanilla. With the mixer on low, gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined.
    • With a spatula scrape the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle the pomegranate arils on top of the batter and lightly press them down.
    • Bake for 10 minutes at 180°C / 350°F. Then reduce the oven temperature to 160°F / 325°F and continue baking for 50 to 60 minutes, or until no batter sticks to a toothpick when inserted into the center of the cake. Let cake cool down for at least 10-15 minutes in pan before removing.

    The provided nutritional information is an estimate. Accuracy is not guaranteed.

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    1. shelbel says

      January 17, 2021 at 4:40 am

      I made this today. Instead of milk, I used strawberry puree for flavor and some color. It was a big hit! Looking forward to making some of you other recipes. 🙂

      Reply
      • Jacqui says

        January 18, 2021 at 8:19 pm

        Thank you so much for your review - I am glad you enjoyed it. Strawberry sounds amazing in this, have to try in the future!

        Reply
    2. Sam says

      December 06, 2021 at 10:03 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a beautiful cake and absolutely delicious too! I love the wholesome ingredients.

      Reply
      • Jacqui says

        December 06, 2021 at 10:05 pm

        Thank you so much Same!

        Reply
    3. Kayla DiMaggio says

      December 06, 2021 at 10:07 pm

      5 stars
      This pomegranate cake is so fun and festive! I am a huge lover of pomegranates and this was so delicious!

      Reply
      • Jacqui says

        December 06, 2021 at 10:08 pm

        Thank you Kayla! Pomegranate is just the best during Christmas time.

        Reply
    4. Marinela says

      December 07, 2021 at 12:00 am

      5 stars
      This pomegranate cake is absolutely delicious and super easy to make. I love pomegranates and I'm always looking for some unique recipes to use them up. Your recipe is hit the spot! What a lovely vegan dessert idea, thank you!

      Reply
      • Jacqui says

        December 08, 2021 at 6:11 pm

        That makes me so happy to hear Marinela! It really is a great way to use those leftover pomegranates. The perfect quick and easy cake during December!

        Reply
    5. Holly says

      December 07, 2021 at 12:21 am

      5 stars
      Delicious! This cake will be perfect for Christmas morning!

      Reply
    6. Shilpa says

      December 07, 2021 at 5:03 am

      5 stars
      Wow this pomegranate cake looks incredibly delicious. I’ve never tried this and you have inspired me to bake one. Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
    7. Andrea White says

      December 07, 2021 at 6:43 am

      5 stars
      This cake is something special! So unique and soooo delicious!

      Reply
      • Jacqui says

        December 08, 2021 at 6:10 pm

        Thank you so much Andrea!

        Reply
    8. Maiko says

      December 07, 2021 at 8:13 am

      5 stars
      This cake would be perfect to bake over Christmas when I have my family over at mine! Love how jolly the colour of this cake is with lots of pomegranate, one of my favourite fruits! Thanks for the lovely recipe.

      Reply
      • Jacqui says

        December 08, 2021 at 6:09 pm

        Thank you so much Maiko! This feedback makes me so happy.

        Reply
    9. Natalie says

      December 07, 2021 at 8:55 am

      5 stars
      I love this cake. Looks fluffy, sweet and these pomegranate seeds on top, a bet they bring so much freshness in every bite. I have to make it for my family. Thnaks!

      Reply
      • Jacqui says

        December 08, 2021 at 6:09 pm

        Thank you Natalie. You definitely should, it's such a great and easy recipe.

        Reply
    10. nancy says

      December 08, 2021 at 1:37 am

      5 stars
      you make the cutest desserts!! this pomegranate cake was sweet and tart and super addictive

      Reply
      • Jacqui says

        December 08, 2021 at 6:07 pm

        Thank you so much Nancy!

        Reply

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