Which Cakes Are Vegan at Whole Foods? (Cakes and Cupcakes)

Whole Foods is one of the best grocery store chains for special diets like a vegan diet. You might struggle to find vegan-friendly foods at your local grocery store, but Whole Foods offers an expansive selection for your plant-based diet needs. If you want to buy a vegan cake for a special occasion or just as a sweet treat, you have more than a few options from which to choose.

Whole Foods has several vegan cakes, such as Rubicon Bakers Blackout Layer Cake and Rubicon Bakers Vegan Vanilla Cake. Abe’s Vegan Carrot Cake and Urban Remedy Pumpkin Pie are among the most popular vegan cakes at Whole Foods. Other vegan options include the Rubicon Bakers Vegan Neapolitan Cupcakes and Mariposa Bakery Vegan Peguinos Cupcakes.

A vegan diet is typically thought of as healthy, but does that include vegan cake? Read on to learn more about this sweet topic!

Contents

Is Vegan Cake Healthy?
Which Vegan Cakes Does Whole Foods Sell?
Other Vegan Cakes NOT Sold at Whole Foods
- Abe’s Vegan Gingerbread Cake
- Just Desserts Chocolate Vegan Cake
Alternatives to Vegan Cake at Whole Foods
Related Questions
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Is Vegan Cake Healthy?

Vegan cake isn’t necessarily healthy just because it’s labeled as vegan. Vegan cake is typically high in added sugars like regular cake and doesn’t contain many beneficial vitamins or minerals. They’re usually made with enriched & bleached white flour which isn’t beneficial for your health.

These cakes can also be high in saturated fat thanks to ingredients like vegetable-based shortening and palm oil. Diets high in saturated fat are linked with increased levels of LDL cholesterol which is known as “bad” cholesterol.

Whether a cake is vegan or not, it ideally shouldn’t be eaten often since it lacks nutritional benefits.

Which Vegan Cakes Does Whole Foods Sell?

The selection of vegan cakes varies among Whole Foods locations. These are some of the vegan cakes available at the author’s local Whole Foods store – your Whole Foods store may carry a different selection.

1. Rubicon Bakers Blackout Layer Cake

Ingredients: Water, Enriched Unbleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Cane Sugar, RSPO Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (Palm Oil, Vegetable Mono & Diglycerides), Confectioners’ Sugar (Cane Sugar, Cornstarch), Cocoa Powder (Cocoa Processed With Alkali), Expeller-pressed Canola Oil, Semisweet Chocolate (Cane Sugar, Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin [An Emulsifier], Vanilla), Baking Soda, Organic Vinegar, Sea Salt, Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Cornstarch, Monocalcium Phosphate)

Nutrition Information (per 1/4 cake):

Calories: 290
Total Fat: 16 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Sodium: 230 mg (10% DV)
Total Carbohydrates: 39 g
Dietary Fiber: 2 g
Total Sugars: 24 g
Added Sugars: 23 g
Protein: 3 g

2. Rubicon Bakers Vegan Vanilla Cake

Ingredients: Water, Enriched Unbleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Cane Sugar, Confectioners’ Sugar (Cane Sugar, Cornstarch), RSPO Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (Palm Oil, Vegetable Mono & Diglycerides), Expeller-pressed Canola Oil, Wheat Protein, Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Cornstarch, Monocalcium Phosphate), Mono & Diglycerides (Vegetable Mono & Diglycerides, Citric Acid), Natural Vanilla Flavor, Sea Salt

Nutrition Information (per 1/4 cake):

Calories: 330
Total Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Sodium: 160 mg (7% DV)
Total Carbohydrates: 39 g
Dietary Fiber: 0 g
Total Sugars: 27 g
Added Sugars: 27 g
Protein: 2 g

3. Abe’s Vanilla Frosted Layer Cake

This 6 inch layer cake is local to the Northeast region and may not be found at all locations. The package states that the cake contains no milk, no nuts, no eggs, and no soy and is school friendly. Though this cake is vegan, and it not exactly healthy and includes a long list of ingredients.

Abe’s brand at Whole Food also offers the following vegan products: Vegan Carrot Cake, Vegan Coffee Cake, Vegan Pound Cake, Vegan Lemon Pound Cake, Vegan Coconut Carrot Muffins, Chocolate Chip Muffins, Gluten Free Coffee Cake Muffins, Gluten Free Double Chocolate Muffins, Vegan Apple Cider Mini Muffins, Mini Vegan Sweet Carrot Muffins, Mini Vegan Cranberry Orange Muffins, and Blueberry Muffins.

Ingredients: Cake [Non-GMO Sugar, Non-GMO Unenriched Flour, Non-GMO Organic Rice Milk (Filtered Water, Brown Rice [Partially Milled], Expeller Pressed Canola Oil and or Safflower Oil and or Sunflower Oil, Tricalcium Phosphate, Sea Salt, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2, Vitamin B12), Non-GMO Expeller-pressed Canola Oil, Water, Salt, Non-GMO Baking Powder (Monocalcium Phosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate [Baking Soda], Non-GMO Corn Starch), Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate), Non-GMO Vanilla] and Frosting [Sugar (Contains Cornstarch For Anti-caking), Non-GMO Vegan Cream Cheese (Water, Coconut Oil, Potato Starch, Sea Salt, Glucono-delta-lactone (Naturally Derived from Non-GMO Rice and or Maize and Used A An Acidulant), Natural Flavoring, Olive Extract, Vitamin B12), Non-GMO Certified Sustainable Palm Oil, Non-GMO Vegan Butter (Natural Oil Blend (Palm Fruit, Canola and Olive), Water, Contains 2% or Le of: Salt, Natural Flavor (Derived from Corn, No MSG, No Alcohol, No Gluten, GMO Free), Pea Protein, Sunflower Lecithin-an Emulsifier, Lactic Acid (Non-dairy Derived from Sugar Beet), Annatto Extract Color), Non-GMO Vanilla]

Nutrition Information (per 80g):

Calories: 320
Total Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Sodium: 240 (10% DV)
Total Carbohydrates: 46 g
Dietary Fiber: 0 g
Total Sugars: 32 g
Added Sugars: 31 g
Protein: 2 g

4. Urban Remedy Organic Pumpkin Pie

This raw mini pumpkin pie is sold in a 4.6 oz container. It boasts wholesome ingredients and is organic, gluten-free, non-GMO, vegan, and dairy-free. Though the ingredients are much cleaner than a typical pumpkin pie, this mini pumpkin pie clocks in at 550 calories and is high in saturated fat due to the use of coconut oil and coconut milk.

Ingredients: Coconut Oil*, Coconut Milk* (Filtered Water, Coconut*), Butternut Squash*, Flax Seed*, Yacon Syrup*, Coconut Sugar*, Cashew*, Coconut Nectar*, Ginger Juice*, Sunflower Lecithin*, Vanilla Extract*, Cinnamon Powder*, Nutmeg Powder*, Himalayan Pink Salt, Clove Powder*

Nutrition Information (per 1 slice):

Calories: 550
Total Fat: 47 g
Saturated Fat: 32 g
Sodium: 100 (4.4% DV)
Total Carbohydrates: 32 g
Dietary Fiber: 7 g
Total Sugars: 15 g
Added Sugars: 13 g
Protein: 6 g

Other Vegan Cakes NOT Sold at Whole Foods

Abe’s Vegan Gingerbread Cake

Ingredients: Non-GMO sugar, non-GMO flour (wheat, malted barley), organic rice milk (filtered water, brown rice [partially milled], expeller-pressed canola oil and/or safflower oil and/or sunflower oil, tricalcium phosphate, sea salt, vitamin A palmitate, vitamin D2, vitamin B12), non-GMO expeller-pressed canola oil, water, salt, non-GMO baking powder (monocalcium phosphate, sodium bicarbonate [baking soda], non-GMO corn starch), baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), non-GMO vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, clove, ginger. Frosting [sugar (contains less than or equal to 2% cornstarch for anti-caking), non-GMO vegan cream cheese (water, coconut oil, potato starch, sea salt, glucono-delta-lactone (naturally derived from non-GMO rice and/or maize and used as an acidulant), natural flavoring, olive extract, vitamin b12), non-GMO sustainable palm oil, non-GMO vegan butter (natural oil blend (palm fruit, canola and olive oil), water, contains 2% or less of: salt, natural flavor (derived from corn, no MSG, no alcohol, no gluten, GMO-free), sunflower lecithin – an emulsifier, lactic acid (non-dairy derived from sugar beets), annatto extract – color), non-GMO vanilla extract], sprinkles (sugar, corn starch, sustainable palm and palm kernel oil, sunflower lecithin, natural vanilla flavor, riboflavin for color, and carnauba wax).

Nutritional Information (per 3 oz.):

Calories: 320
Total Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Sodium: 240 mg (10% DV)
Total Carbohydrates: 46 g
Dietary Fiber: <1 g
Total Sugars: 31 g
Added Sugars: 31 g
Protein: 2 g

Just Desserts Chocolate Vegan Cake

Ingredients: Vegan Granulated Sugar, Vegan Powdered Sugar, Unbleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Canola Oil, Unsweetened Chocolate, Oatmilk (Filtered Water, Oat Flour, Vitamin & Mineral Blend [Tricalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2, Riboflavin B2, Vitamin B12], Natural Flavor, Gellan Gum), Cocoa (Processed With Alkali), Vegan Spread (Natural Oil Blend [Palm Fruit, Canola, And Olive Oils], Filtered Water, Pure Salt, Natural Flavor [No Msg, No Alcohol, No Gluten], Sunflower Lecithin, Lactic Acid, [Non-Dairy, Derived From Sugar Beets], Annatto Extract [Color]), Vinegar, Palm Oil, Cocoa Powder, Brown Rice Syrup, Vanilla Extract (Water, Alcohol, Vanilla Bean Extractives), Baking Soda, Salt.

Nutritional Information (per 2.6 ounces):

Calories: 280
Total Fat: 13 g
Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
Sodium: 160 mg (7% DV)
Total Carbohydrates: 43 g
Dietary Fiber: 2 g
Total Sugars: 30 g
Added Sugars: 30 g
Protein: 2 g

Alternatives to Vegan Cake at Whole Foods

Rubicon Bakers Vegan Chocolate Blackout Cupcakes

Nutritional Information (per one cupcake):

Calories: 280
Total Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Sodium: 200 mg (9% DV)
Total Carbohydrates: 36 g
Dietary Fiber: 2 g
Total Sugars: 22 g
Added Sugars: 21 g
Protein: 3 g

Rubicon Bakers Vegan Neapolitan Cupcakes

Ingredients: Water, enriched unbleached flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), confectioner’s sugar (cane sugar, cornstarch), cane sugar, RSPO certified sustainable palm oil (palm oil, vegan mono & diglycerides), expeller pressed canola oil, cocoa powder (cocoa processed with alkali), chocolate chips (cane sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, vanilla), natural strawberry flavor, baking soda, organic vinegar, sea salt, baking powder (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, cornstarch, monocalcium phosphate), natural vanilla flavor

Nutritional Information (per one cupcake):

Calories: 300
Total Fat: 17 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Sodium: 210 mg (9% DV)
Total Carbohydrates: 39 g
Dietary Fiber: 1 g
Total Sugars: 28 g
Protein: 2 g

Mariposa Bakery Vegan Peguinos Cupcakes

Ingredients: Cake: Org cane sugar, rice flour, water, expeller pressed non-GMO canola oil, cocoa powder, tapioca starch, potato starch, egg replacer, salt, baking soda, natural gluten-free and dairy-free flavors, cocoa butter, natural vanilla flavor, baking powder and xanthan gum. Cream Filling: Non-GMO powdered sugar, org palm oil, org rice milk, vanilla extract and sea salt.

Nutrition Information (per one cupcake):

Calories: 240
Total Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Sodium: 220 mg (10% DV)
Total Carbohydrates: 37 g
Dietary Fiber: 1 g
Total Sugars: 23 g
Added Sugars: 3 g
Protein: 1 g

Alyssa’s Healthy Vegan Bites

Unlike most of the vegan cakes on this list, these vegan and gluten-free bites are a great choice because they’re rich in fiber and are free of added sugar.

Ingredients: Gluten-Free Whole Grain Rolled Oats, Ground Whole Oats, Oat Bran, Chicory Root Fiber, Dried Fruits (Cranberries, Black Currants, Unsweetened Coconut, Dates), Organic Palm Fruit Oil, Filtered Water, Organic Coconut Oil, Ground Flax Seeds, Natural Flavors, Vanilla Extract, Psyllium Husk, Chia Seeds, Baking Soda, Cinnamon

Nutritional Information (per 1.5 oz.):

Calories: 90
Total Fat: 3 g
Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
Sodium: 10 mg (0% DV)
Total Carbohydrates: 14 g
Dietary Fiber: 10 g
Total Sugars: 2 g
Added Sugars: 0 g
Protein: 4 g