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Vegan Peppermint Mocha Cake

Vegan Peppermint Mocha Cake – With a moist, peppermint and coffee infused chocolate cake, to die for peppermint frosting and crushed candy canes! The perfect cake for Christmas.

This Vegan Peppermint Mocha Cake tastes like a peppermint mocha in cake form! If you’ve made my Best Vegan Chocolate Cake, you will be happy to hear this cake is very similar.

Instead of adding hot water, I subbed hot coffee plus a little peppermint extract. The incredibly delicious frosting is a version of my Vegan Vanilla Frosting recipe, with peppermint extract added.

Sprinkle some crushed candy canes on top and you are ready to celebrate!…

Vegan Snowball Cookies are festive little holiday cookies that are buttery, full of pecans and rolled in powdered sugar! Made in 1 bowl with 5 ingredients. This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. Also known as Mexican Wedding Cookies and Russian Tea Cakes, these little vegan snowball cookies are one of my all…

Crispy Baked Orange Tofu

This Crispy Baked Orange Tofu is reminiscent of the popular Chinese dish. A sticky, sweet orange sauce is paired with the most amazing crispy BAKED tofu! This magical orange tofu recipe reminds me so much of my pre-vegan Panda Express orange chicken days! The sauce is to die for, and the tofu is baked to…

Vegan Baked Mac and Cheese

The Ultimate Vegan Baked Mac and Cheese, a family favorite and easy to make! Creamy, cheesy and topped with a buttery panko breadcrumb topping. This is the most delicious kind of comfort food, and it’s completely vegan. Vegan Baked Mac and Cheese makes a great family friendly dinner, or a perfect holiday side dish! It’s…

Vegan Pecan Bars

These are the most delicious Vegan Pecan Bars in the world, with a caramel pecan filling and shortbread crust. Better than pecan pie, with no corn syrup! Perhaps my most favorite dessert in the world, Pecan Bars. These babies will blow you away! They taste a bit like pecan pie, but BETTER with a caramel-y…

Tempeh Bacon

My favorite vegetarian bacon – Tempeh Bacon! Protein packed, ultra flavorful and easy to make. This vegan bacon is perfect for BLT sandwiches or brunch! What is tempeh? If you haven’t cooked tempeh before, you are missing out! It’s a wonderful vegetarian meat substitute that is made from fermented soybeans and often other grains as…

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Vegan Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball

This festive Vegan Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball is so easy to make and is the perfect holiday appetizer! Bonus: Can be made ahead of time! Only 4 ingredients. Get ready to wow your guests with this delicious Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball! No one would guess it’s completely vegan, and the best thing for you is…

Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes

I’ve collected my BEST vegan recipes for Thanksgiving. You’ll find appetizers, main dishes, sides and dessert options. Pick and choose your favorites and have a wonderful very vegan Thanksgiving! I guarantee if you use any of these recipes you will impress all your non-vegan guests! In fact, I’m sure they will be surprised to learn…

Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls

These are the BEST Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls! With a creamy but slightly crispy peanut butter filling and chocolate coating, they are sure to be a hit! Only 6 ingredients. Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls are a classic favorite and are perfect for holiday parties. Chocolate and peanut butter are a match made in heaven,…

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