Vegan Baking Recipes

Scrumptious Scones

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 01:18:51 -0500

I thought I didn't like scones until my friend Debbie told me I just hadn't had the right scones. She explained to me that good scones feature a complex flavor and a dense, not too crumbly texture. I then began my journey to create vegan scones based on the teachings of this scone-ophile. The result is this Scrumptious Scones recipe. I used golden flax meal for it's binding abilities, apple cider vinegar for it's subtle flavor complexity and ability to enhance crumb, just the right combination of all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour and Vegan Butter to enhance buttery flavors. Finally, raisins or berries adds just the right amount of fruit flavor and sweetness while still allowing the rich, buttery flavors to come through. I'm now a self-described scone-ophile and enjoy eating scones amongst other scone-erati.

Poached Pears in Red Wine

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 01:15:25 -0500

This recipe for Poached Pears in Red Wine is perfect for last minute dinner parties because its easy to make and can be quickly made onsite. It features red wine enhanced with orange juice, sugar, lemon zest and cinnamon. The pears are then simmered in the mixture causing the sugars in the pears to caramelize and generate a multitude of wonderful flavor compounds that generally translates to "mmmmm". Oh and they taste awesome dolloped with vegan whipped cream or soy yogurt too.

Peach Pear Cobbler

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 01:10:59 -0500

Peaches and pears make a wonderfully warm flavor combination in this Peach Pear Cobbler recipe. Stone fruit enhancing ingredients like lemon zest, ginger and nutmeg are prominently featured in this vegan cobbler. It's like getting a group hug from a peach and a pear.

Cherry Almond Coffee Cake

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 01:08:54 -0500

This Cherry Almond Coffee Cake recipe makes a perfect light vegan snack or dessert. Non-dairy yogurt, a touch of arrowroot flour and just the right ratio of all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour make a wonderfully moist vegan coffee cake. Layers of cherry jam and slivered almonds add another dimension of irresistable flavor that goes perfect with tea or coffee.

Apple Cake

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 01:02:31 -0500

This vegan Apple Cake recipe utilizes applesauce and a touch of apple cider vinegar, brown rice syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice to bring out the best apple flavors. It pairs perfectly with Cream Cheese Frosting or Creamy Cashew Cream Cheese Frosting.

Pecan Bonbons

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 06:51:32 -0500

This beauty in this Pecan Bonbon recipe is it's simple preparation that brings complex flavors. These vegan bonbons utilize raw, unprocessed ingredients like dates, cinnamon, almond butter and coconut. It's a simple, fruit sweetened treat.

Heavenly Hot Chocolate

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 06:49:26 -0500

This Heavenly Hot Chocolate recipe is great when it's cold outside and you need a nice warm friend. Two different types of chocolate bring the chocolate power through which is further enhanced by a bit of espresso powder and a touch of cayenne. The vegan mixture is then simmered for fifteen minutes so sugars are given the chance to caramelize slightly. Feel free to customize it by adding a splash of coffee, mint extract, Kahlua or enjoy it on it's own.

Egg Replacer Powder

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 06:47:24 -0500

Omitting the almighty egg in recipes can lead to serious baking disasters. It's rumored that the Romans put eggs in their concrete to improve it's strength. Egg Replacer Powder is a very effective egg replacer that's great for replacing eggs in most vegan baking recipes where heat is involved. It's an important piece of weaponry in your vegan baking arsenal. When I ran my baking company, Enchanted Oven Baking Co, I used this egg replacer extensively in my cookies to make them soft, dense and chewy.

This binding powder consists of a blend of starch, vegetable gum and a leavener. Arrowroot is used as the starch because it performs well and is one of the most tasteless starches. Baking powder is used to mimic the slight leavening properties that an egg would contribute. Guar or Xanthan gum improves emulsification of fats and oils much like an egg would. Use Egg Replacer Powder as a more affordable direct replacement for Ener-G Egg Replacer.

Pumpkin Buckwheat Pancakes

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 06:45:07 -0500

This vegan Pumpkin Buckwheat Pancake recipe features pumpkin enhanced with barley malt syrup, nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves. Buckwheat flour then lends an earthy, nutty richness. They're delightful topped with a touch of almond butter, fruit and/or real maple syrup to brighten up any morning.

Protein Pancakes

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 06:43:32 -0500

This Protein Pancake recipe is perfect for breakfast if you really want to make sure you get an adequate dose of protein during the first meal of the day. They utilize your choice of just the right amount of hemp protein powder or soy flour and feature chopped walnuts to further increase the protein ante and add to the flavor department. Cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger give these vegan pancakes a satisfying flavor that goes great with a splash of maple syrup (or fresh berries if you're hyperventilating at the idea of consuming too much sugar).

Easy Pancakes

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 06:43:10 -0500

This is your simple, standard Easy Pancake recipe that strikes a good balance between fluffiness and thinness. They feature enhanced nutrition in the form of whole wheat flour and your choice of oat bran, wheat bran or wheat germ. Feel free to mix 1 cup of chopped fruit or berries into the batter before pouring. Top these vegan pancakes with maple syrup, Agave Maple Syrup and/or a dollop of almond butter.

Easy French Toast

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 06:38:50 -0500

This vegan French Toast recipe is just one more reason to get up in the morning. It's great for brunch with friends too because you don't have to waste the whole morning being on griddle duty as much as you do with pancakes. It features chickpea flour, nutritional yeast flakes, cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom to bring out the best combination of savory and sweet flavors.

English Muffins

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 06:34:57 -0500

This vegan English Muffin recipe features just a touch of lemon juice and sugar to enhance its yeast-induced flavors. They're awesome fresh out of the toaster with a little margarine, jam or whatever your preferred muffin topping is. I've been known to use these as burger buns too. They're not loaded with preservatives and dough conditioners like their store-bought cousins but they'll still keep in the freezer stored in a plastic freezer bag for several months.

Cinnamon Toast

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 06:33:26 -0500

This Cinnamon Toast recipe is great when you get home late after being at the bar and you want a snack but don't want to bust out the vegan equivalent of Mastering the Art of French Cooking. It takes advantage of the fact that when margarine, sugar and cinnamon are dusted over toast, awesome flavors are the result. Roommate tested and approved.

Ginger Carrot Raisin Pancakes

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 06:31:17 -0500

This Ginger Carrot Raisin Pancake recipe isn't your conventional vegan pancake recipe because it features carrots for a subtle butteriness, raisins for a little extra bonus sweetness and ginger for a hint of spicy finish. it's a great combination of flavors that is further enhanced with a drizzle of maple syrup or Agave Maple Syrup.