10 Delicious Refined Sugar-Free Vegan Cakes

Hey dessert fans! If you are looking for refined sugar-free cake recipes that happen to also be wonderfully dairy-free, eggless and vegan, you're in the right place! Keep scrolling to be inspired by 10 delicious ideas.

Collage of assorted cakes "10 Delicious Vegan Refined Sugar-Free Cakes"

In this inspiring collection of refined sugar-free recipes you'll find delicious everyday cakes to satisfy your sweet tooth with a cup of tea or coffee.

As well as more fancy bakes perfect for special occasions that could be made into beautiful birthday cakes, smash cakes or even wedding cakes!

All these cakes are sweetened with alternatives to refined white or brown sugar. Ingredients such as coconut sugar, maple syrup, apple sauce, dates, and banana bring natural sweetness.

For each cake you'll find helpful at-a-glance info, so you can find the perfect recipe for you. Happy baking!

A two layer vanilla cake with coconut cream, berries and edible flowers on a cake stand.

Vegan Vanilla Cake with Coconut Cream and Berries

This classic vegan vanilla cake is made with coconut sugar and maple syrup for a refined sugar-free bake. It's perfect for birthdays and other special occasions.

At a glance: Simple, moist, classic

Diet*: Refined sugar-free

Effort: Medium

Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Recipe by: heartfultable.com

CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE

A bundt cake on a wire rack with two slices cut out.

Vegan Apple Bundt Cake

This vegan cake is full of apple flavor and perfect for fall. It's sweetened with applesauce, coconut sugar and maple syrup.

At a glance: Lightly spiced, wholesome, rustic

Diet*: Refined sugar-free

Effort: Medium

Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

Recipe by: www.savorthespoonful.com

CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE

A sliced loaf of banana bread on a wooden board.

Vegan Chocolate Banana Bread

Easy, healthy and delicious Vegan Banana Bread that you can make every day. Using ripe bananas guarantees the perfect sweetness of this recipe. No need to add sugar or any other sweetener.

At a glance: Naturally sweet, moist, nutty

Diet*: Refined sugar-free

Effort: Medium

Time: 55 minutes

Recipe by: nourishplate.com

CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE

Looking for a healthier alternative to buttercream frosting to go with these vegan cakes? Here's 5 awesome vegan refined sugar-free frostings for you to try!

A square of cinnamon cake on a white plate.

Gluten-Free Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Streusel

This moist sugar-free vegan cake is perfect for serving with coffee! It's loaded with cinnamon flavor and sweetened with erythritol.

At a glance: Tender, buttery, rich

Diet*: Gluten-free, refined sugar-free

Effort: Medium

Time: 45 minutes

Recipe by: strengthandsunshine.com

CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE

Never made a vegan cake before? It's easy!

For most recipes, all you need to do is combine the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients and then mix them together into a batter. Then pour it into a cake pan and bake!

My top tip is don't overmix the cake batter, as this can lead to a dense cake.

A three tier chocolate cake on a stand with a slice cut out.

1-Bowl Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake

This stunning vegan chocolate cake recipe is ideal when you need a birthday cake to suit different dietary needs! It's rich and delicious but made without white sugar, gluten and oil.

At a glance: Tender, moist, fudgy

Diet*: Gluten-free, refined sugar-free, oil-free

Effort: Medium

Time: 55 minutes

Recipe by: minimalistbaker.com

CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE

Vegan Gluten-Free Fruit Cake

This simple four ingredient cake has no added sugar. All the sweetness comes from the dried fruit.

At a glance: Rich, festive, lightly spiced

Diet*: Gluten-free, refined sugar-free (when not iced)

Effort: Medium

Time: 1 hour 40 minutes + fruit soaking

Recipe by: itsnotcomplicatedrecipes.com

CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE

A pumpkin loaf topped with chocolate chip, with two slices cut.

Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

This gorgeous pumpkin bread is lightly spiced and studded with refined sugar-free chocolate chips for a wonderful fall bake.

At a glance: Moist, fluffy, delicious

Diet*: Refined sugar-free

Effort: Medium

Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

Recipe by: shortgirltallorder.com

CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE

A bundt cake covered in nuts and date caramel.

Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Date Caramel Sauce

This wholesome cake is filled with the fall flavors of pumpkin, apple, pecans and spice. It's sweetened with a combination of coconut sugar and maple syrup and topped with a decadent date caramel sauce.

At a glance: Rustic, seasonal, lightly spiced

Diet*: Refined sugar-free

Effort: Medium

Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Recipe by: veggiefunkitchen.com

CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE

Is it your first time vegan baking? You don't need eggs to make a cake! Ingredients such as apple cider vinegar or lemon juice and baking soda or baking powder work together to make a well-risen and fluffy eggless cake.

A lemon cake topped with fresh blueberries.

Vegan Lemon Blueberry Cake

This beautiful lemon and blueberry cake is sweetened with maple syrup. Ground almonds add richness and keep the texture moist and delicious.

At a glance: Soft, moist, tangy

Diet*: Gluten-free, refined sugar-free

Effort: Medium

Time: 45 minutes

Recipe by: www.rainbowinmykitchen.com

CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE

A chocolate cake topped with strawberries and a slice on a plate.

Oil-Free Vegan Chocolate Cake With Strawberries

This stunning single-layer cake is made with an easy batter made from oat flour, cocoa powder, coconut milk, and other simple ingredients. It's rich and chocolatey and has the wonderful addition of juicy strawberries. Coconut sugar is used to sweeten the cake and give it a fudgy flavor.

At a glance: Moist, rich, easy

Diet*: Gluten-free option, refined sugar-free, oil-free

Effort: Medium

Time: 45 minutes

Recipe by: myquietkitchen.com

CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE

Ready for more ideas? ➞ Check out these 25 Delicious Refined Sugar-free Desserts and Sweet Treats!

You'll also find more sugar-free inspiration in this collection of 10 Awesome Raw Vegan Cakes You Need to Try.

* Diet disclaimer: Diet information is included as a helpful guide, but can't be guaranteed, especially as external websites may update their recipes. If you are catering for allergies, take care to double-check the recipe and your ingredients.

Now it's time to share your ideas...

Tell us what vegan cakes you'd love to have a refined sugar-free recipe for in the comments! Vicky x