Shortbread cookies are so simple yet so amazing. They were harder to make vegan years ago because there weren’t the great vegan butter options available now. We now have European style, unsalted, block and stick varieties all made from all different ingredients to suit your dietary needs. I’m also a […]
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The Best Vegan Cinnamon Coffee Cake (with a Pumpkin Spice Version!)
This spectacular coffee cake rivals any out there vegan or not! I’m from NY and I know coffee cake. I’ve grown up eating it my whole life and I’ve finally cracked the recipe for what I think is the best vegan version out there. This cake is actually made from […]
Vegan Peanut Butter & Chocolate Cheesecake
It’s national cheesecake day! We’re celebrating with another one of our favorite recipes from the BBV vault which we’ve been making for probably 20 years now. It’s a decadent peanut butter and chocolate cheesecake that’s completely vegan and amazingly delicious. No one will know this is vegan as it’s that […]
Iced Vegan Blueberry Cake
This blueberry cake is a treasured family recipe made by our cousin Dot (more like an aunt actually who made it for many family get togethers) and is a favorite! Her nickname was Dot (or “Dudda” in Hungarian) but her full name was Dorothy. She’s sadly passed away but I […]
Vegan Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons
These are the best vegan coconut macaroons and are super easy to make. Just a few ingredients is all it takes and you’ll be eating these in no time. Now these are macaroons not macarons which are French meringue confections and a different dessert entirely. Some people confuse the two, […]
Vegan Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
I used to get commissioned to make this carrot cake (in layer cake form) from a local vegan who asked for it every holiday. This was over 20 years ago and the recipe still holds up. I’ve made a few tweaks as I’m really loving flaxmeal mixed with aquafaba these […]