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5 Vegan Summer Cakes

When summer rolls around, my cooking naturally becomes lighter, simpler, and more focused on seasonal ingredients — and the same goes for baking.

There’s something about using fresh berries, zesty citrus, and easy methods that just feels right this time of year. Whether you’re hosting friends, heading to the beach, or just want something sweet to enjoy with your afternoon cuppa, you can’t beat the addition of a good summer cake.

All five of these vegan cake recipes are tried and tested favourites from the blog — some light and fruity, others rich and indulgent but still perfect for warm weather.

They’re made with simple ingredients and don’t require any fancy equipment or hard-to-find substitutes. As always, they’re completely plant-based, and can be easily adapted depending on what you have in the cupboard or what’s in season.

Whether you’re in the mood for a soft sponge filled with summer berries, a no-bake treat to keep things cool, or a zesty loaf cake that’s perfect for sharing, there’s something in this list for everyone.

These are the 5 vegan summer cakes I come back to again and again, especially when I want something that’s easy to make but still feels a little special.

1
Vegan Lemon Drizzle Cake
There’s something joyful about lemon drizzle cake. It’s fresh, light, zingy, and the kind of bake that feels like sunshine on a plate. Before I was vegan I grew up eating my mum's version of my grandma's lemon drizzle cake so I was determined to make a plant-based version that didn’t compromise on that soft crumb and sharp-sweet glaze.
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2
Vegan Rock Cakes
If you're a fan of nostalgic, crumbly baked treats, then this vegan rock cakes recipe is for you. These little cakes have a rich history rooted in British baking and are beloved for their rustic rock like appearance.
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3
Italian Lemon and Raspberry Olive Oil Cake
This lemon and raspberry olive oil cake is perfectly soft and filled with zesty lemon flavours and sweet raspberry notes. An Italian classic, it has become one of my go-tos when I want to whip up a fail safe cake to serve with a pot of tea. The great thing about this cake is that by using olive oil it actually slows down the process of going stale or 'starch retrogradation'. So you can enjoy this cake for several days after it's been baked! 
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4
Blackberry Banana Bread
Cosy up with a cup of tea with this vegan blackberry and banana bread recipe. Combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the tartness of freshly foraged blackberries at the end of summer into early Autumn, this recipe takes classic banana bread to the next level. The result is a cake you just can't get enough of it. Great for breakfast, a midday snack, or dessert.
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5
Fluffy Lemon Traybake
A lemon traybake that’s zesty, moist and a doddle to make.
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Did you make any of these vegan cake recipes? Please rate and review the recipe below, and leave me a comment! I love to hear your feedback, and if you’re enjoying my recipes. Make sure to take a photo, tag me @MadeleineOlivia and tag it #MadeleineOlivia.

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