10 Adorable Small Vegan Cake Recipes For Mini Celebrations

Hey dessert fans! These small vegan cake recipes are perfect when you need just a little something sweet for special occasions.

A collage of 5 different cakes "10 Delicious Small Vegan Cake Recipes".

Are you a cake lover, but regular cake recipes make more than you need? These small cakes are perfect for small households or mini celebrations!

Small vegan cakes are also ideal for mini birthday cakes, baby smash cakes, or afternoon tea.

It's easy to make mini vegan cakes. 6-inch pans or smaller are ideal for smaller bakes. You can also use ramekins or cut out circles from a sheet cake using a large cookie cutter or knife.

We've gathered ten delicious small (but mighty!) vegan cakes for you to make and enjoy!

For each recipe, you'll find helpful info on taste, yield, and other details to help you find the right recipe for you! Enjoy...

A small vegan vanilla cake decorated with white frosting and sprinkles.

Vegan Vanilla Birthday Cake

This classic vegan vanilla cake is so easy and quick to make! It's covered in a delicious vegan buttercream frosting and is perfect for decorating with your favorite vegan sprinkles!

At a glance: Classic, fluffy, moist

Yield: One 6 inch cake (cut into two layers)

Effort: Medium

Time: 45 minutes

Recipe by: www.dessertfortwo.com

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A single layer chocolate cake topped with buttercream rosettes.

Vegan Gluten-Free Small Chocolate Cake

This adorable small batch vegan chocolate cake recipe needs just a few simple ingredients, such as cocoa powder, coconut oil, gluten-free flour and organic sugar. It's topped with an easy vegan chocolate buttercream for extra decadence.

At a glance: Decadent, rich, easy

Diet*: Gluten-free

Yield: One 5 or 6 inch cake

Effort: Medium

Time: 34 minutes

Recipe by: theprettybee.com

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A five layer rainbow cake on a caae stand.

Vegan Rainbow Smash Cake

This epic rainbow layer cake will brighten up any occasion! It's joyful, colorful and delicious, an would be such a fun vegan birthday cake.

At a glance: Fun, photogenic, vanilla-flavored

Yield: One 5 layer 6-inch cake

Effort: High

Time: 1 hour 21 minutes

Recipe by: vegandollhouse.com

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A spoon dips into a chocolate lave cake topped with ice cream.

Quick & Easy Vegan Lava Cakes

These decadent lava cakes are perfect to serve two! This easy recipe would make a delicious and romantic Valentine's Day or anniversary dessert.

At a glance: Gooey, quick, served warm

Yield: 2 individual portions (recipe can be easily halved for a single portion)

Effort: Low

Time: 18 minutes

Recipe by: avirtualvegan.com

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A small carrot cake covered in shredded coconut.

Gluten-Free Vegan Carrot Cake

This cute carrot cake would be ideal for a spring or summer birthday celebration. It's covered in a deliciously tangy vegan cream cheese frosting and shredded coconut.

At a glance: Spiced, moist, tangy

Diet*: Gluten-free

Yield: One 2 layer 6-inch cake

Effort: Medium

Time: 40 minutes

Recipe by: strengthandsunshine.com

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Mini Vegan Pumpkin Cake

This small vegan cake is perfect for celebrations in fall! It's made with fresh grated pumpkin and a creamy almond-based frosting.

At a glance: Tall, lightly spiced, tangy

Yield: One 3 layer 3½ inch cake

Effort: Medium

Time: 50 minutes

Recipe by: wallflowerkitchen.com

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A slice of strawberry cake on a plate, with the remaining cake on a stand.

Vegan Strawberry Cake (GF)

This beautiful pink cake is so pretty and full of strawberry flavor! It would make a lovely kids birthday cake or the star of the show at a girly tea party.

At a glance: Fruity, sweet, pretty

Diet*: Gluten-free

Yield: One 2 layer 6 inch cake

Effort: Medium

Time: 1 hour

Recipe by: minimalistbaker.com

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Mini chocolate loaf cakes decorated with chocolate buttercream.

Mini Vegan Chocolate Loaf Cakes

These mini vegan chocolate loaves are perfect for afternoon tea and bake sales! Decorated with an easy chocolate frosting.

At a glance: Fluffy, easy, cute

Yield: 12 mini loaves (recipe can be automatically scaled to reduce quantity)

Effort: Medium

Time: 35 minutes

Recipe by: bakedbyclo.com

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A mini chocolate cake decored with ganache and pomegranate arils.

Mini Vegan Chocolate Cake

This rich and moist mini 4-inch cake is covered with a vegan chocolate ganache, shredded coconut and berries of your choice. It's lovely vegan dessert for two.

At a glance: Decadent, pretty, cute

Yield: One 2 layer 4-inch cake

Effort: Medium

Time: 50 minutes + chilling

Recipe by: www.lavenderandmacarons.com

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Chocolate and hazelnut cake with a piece missing.

Small Batch Gluten Free Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Cake

This stunning 6 inch vegan cake is made with hazelnut sponge, vegan chocolate buttercream and a dairy-free ganache. A beautiful small birthday cake or special occasion treat!

At a glance: Nutty, rich, decadent

Diet*: Gluten-free

Yield: One 2 layer 6-inch cake

Effort: High

Time: 1 hour 55 minutes + chilling

Recipe by: theloopywhisk.com

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We hope you found an awesome mini cake to make! Check out our list of 15 Fun Vegan Frosting Recipes for more creative inspiration for your cake.

And for more tasty ideas, you'll love these 10 Delicious Raw Vegan Cake Recipes 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 your favorite flavor of cake is in the comments! Vicky x