Baking has always been a bit of a mystery to me. While cooking comes naturally and effortlessly, baking seems to require a level of precision and patience that I struggle to achieve. As a perfectionist, I get frustrated when things don’t go right or when my baked goods don’t turn out as I imagined them. After transitioning to vegan lifestyle back in 2019, I was faced with even more challenges – finding substitutes for eggs, dairy, and other animal products can be tricky and require some experimentation.
At the start of 2023, I set an intention to improve my baking skills and conquer some of my fears. I decided to create a “bucket list” of vegan desserts and baked goods that I’ve always dreamed of making. Some are classic recipes, while others are more unique and challenging. I’ve been keeping this list in my journal for a while, and I’m excited to finally start working my way through it.
Below is my Vegan Baking Bucket List, a list of classic desserts and baked goods that I’ve always wanted to veganize and bake. I’ll update the list with links to the full recipes as I conquer each one. Join me on this baking journey and let’s conquer our fears together!
Sweet Breads
- Scones ✓
- Gingerbread ✓
- Babka
- Muffins ✓
- Banana Bread ✓
- Popovers
- Sopaipillas
Cookies & Bars
- Chocolate Chip Cookies ✓
- Lofthouse Cookies
- Shortbread
- Sugar Cookies
- Brownies ✓
- Whoopie Pies ✓
- Macarons
- Snickerdoodle Cookies
- Gingerbread Cookies
- Coconut Macaroons
- Lemon Crinkle Cookies
- Rice Crispy Treats ✓
- Blondies ✓
- Thumbprint Cookies
- Chocolate Crinkle Cookies ✓
- Ladyfingers
- Mandeleines
- Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Cakes
- Vanilla Cake
- Chocolate Cake
- German Chocolate Cake
- Red Velvet Cake
- Poke Cake
- Coffee Cake
- Cheesecake
- Baked Alaska
- Molten Chocolate Lava Cake ✓
- Carrot Cake
- Yule Log Cake
- Icebox Cake
- Torte
- Pavlova
- Pancakes
- Whoopie Pies ✓
- Tres Leches Cake
- Angel Food Cake
- Lemon Pound Cake
- Chiffon Cake
- Olive Oil Cake
- Pineapple Upside Down Cake
- Swiss Roll Cake
- Flourless Chocolate Cake
- Strawberry Shortcake
- Opera Cake
Pies & Cobblers
- Lemon Meringue Pie
- Coconut Cream Pie
- Boston Cream Pie
- Pumpkin Pie ✓
- Pecan Pie
- Apple Pie
- Chocolate Cream Pie
- Chess Pie
- Blueberry Pie
- Cherry Pie
- Bananoffee Pie
- Key Lime Pie
- Banana Cream Pie
- Peach Cobbler
- Apple Crisp
Pastries
- Croissant
- Rugelach
- Cannoli
- Danish
- Struedel
- Baklava
- Eclair
- Turnover
- Fruit Tart
- Tartlette
- Churros
- Cinnamon Rolls ✓
- Crepes
- Profiterole
- Apple Tart
- Doughnuts ✓
- Tarte Tatin
- Frangipane Tart
- Napoleon
Spoonable
- Bread Pudding
- Chocolate Souffle
- Chocolate Mousse
- Tiramasu
- Flan
- Creme Brulee
- Trifle
- Banana Pudding
- Cherry Clafoutis
- Pots de Creme
- Panna Cotta
Candy & Small Bites
- Fudge
- Truffles
- Caramels
- Needhams
- Nougat
- Toffee
Savory
- Buttermilk Biscuits ✓
- Irish Soda Bread
- Savory Scones
- Cheese Souffle
- Pierogies
- Pizza Dough
- Bagels
- Pretzels
- Pasta
- Sandwich Bread
- Zucchini Bread
- Cornbread
- Focaccia
- English Muffins
- Ciabatta
- Beer Bread
- Quiche
- Spanikopita
- Falafel
Sauces & Fillings
- Marshmallows
- Marshmallow Fluff
- Caramel Sauce
- Chocolate Ganache
- Cookie Butter
- Nutella