Jul
01
2009
Silken Vanilla Cake
Yummm! I’m loving these Nasoya Silken Creations! They’re awesome to bake with! 
With the addition of vanilla-flavored Silken Creations, I only needed to add 4 other ingredients to my recipe to create a wonderful baked good. Love that! 
Silken Vanilla Cake
Makes 12 pieces
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 cup Nasoya Vanilla Silken Creations
- 1 tbsp baking powder
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350* F.
- Spray 8 X 8 pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Add all ingredients to a large bowl and mix well.
- Pour mixture into pan.
- Bake for 25 – 30 minutes or until center is firm.
- Allow to cool before frosting.
- Enjoy!
Approximately 140 calories per piece.
My Silken Vanilla Cake turned out so incredibly soft, fluffy, and vanilla-y. It reminded me a lot of Duncan Hines yellow cake, but, of course, dairy-free, lactose-free, low-fat, and vegan. 
All this cake really needed was a thick layer of chocolate frosting. It’s all about balance, right?!?
I honestly cannot wait to make this cake for someone’s birthday! I have a feeling it will be a real crowd-pleaser!
Spring it!Tags: cake recipe, Nasoya Silken Creations
Crystalis! — July 1, 2009 @ 7:59 pm
Um, was this an advertisement for Nasoya Silken Creations or what? They sound awesome but I didn’t expect the Wayne’s Worldesque product placement….
Tina — July 1, 2009 @ 8:01 pm
@Crystalis!: Thanks for your comment. Please explain how my post is a “Wayne’s Worldesque product placement.”
Emily (Healthy Fit Mama) — July 1, 2009 @ 8:06 pm
That sounds so good! I’ll have to look for them. I haven’t seen them in the store. These would be great for my smoothies. I used to make my smoothies with milk and yogurt, but I can’t have dairy anymore.
Christina — July 1, 2009 @ 8:22 pm
I’ve been seeing these in stores but wasn’t sure what else you could make with them. Thanks so much for posting a recipe. It looks delicious!
MarathonVal — July 1, 2009 @ 8:28 pm
That looks soo good! Did you know that brand makes a chocolate version too?
Shelby — July 1, 2009 @ 8:29 pm
YUMMY!
Jenny — July 1, 2009 @ 8:31 pm
looks delicious! I just got some coupons for the nayosa silken creations and was planning on buying them – do you know of any single serve recipes i could try?? thanks girl
!
Tina — July 1, 2009 @ 8:32 pm
@Jenny: It’d check on their website. They have a TON of delicious-sounding recipes!
Lauren — July 1, 2009 @ 8:41 pm
I just spotted these at the store but I didn’t get them because I wasn’t really sure how I would use it. Well, after seeing this cake, I have my answer!!! VEGAN DESSERTS of course!
And, it sounds like such an awesome addition in oats. Thanks for posting about this product, I can’t wait to try it.
Good luck with the house hunting.
K — July 1, 2009 @ 8:44 pm
Oh my gosh – that looks so moist!! YUM!
Lynn (The Actors Diet) — July 1, 2009 @ 8:45 pm
Brilliant! I love Duncan Hines but I don’t love all the stuff in it.
Hangry Pants — July 1, 2009 @ 8:55 pm
You gotta try the muffin recipe online. I think I used vanilla, but it was listed with the strawberry. Yum.
Megan — July 1, 2009 @ 8:58 pm
That cake looks great! I think I will be going out and buying some of that! ;-D
NV2 — July 1, 2009 @ 9:49 pm
I think if the recipe turned out awful, Tina would have said so. She’s giving a positive review because she liked the product. Same with Barney Butter. Usually, when a product sucks, the blogger doesn’t hesitate to (tastefully) say as much.
I appreciate the vegan dessert posts!
Lynn — July 1, 2009 @ 9:51 pm
YUM!!!! I cant wait to make this!!!
Pam — July 1, 2009 @ 10:13 pm
that cake looks so delicious! I cant wait to make it!
Susan — July 1, 2009 @ 10:16 pm
@NV2:I get this, and I agree. But when Tina DOES like a product, I think she goes way overboard with the product placement and review…it sounds like she’s being paid to gush about it. Especially Barney Butter, and when we get a whole post devoted to just one product. It sounds fake to me, therefore making it seem like an ad even if it’s not.
Casey @ Double Scooped — July 1, 2009 @ 10:20 pm
I will definitely be making this.
And if it means anything, I love Wayne’s World.
Tina — July 1, 2009 @ 10:27 pm
@Susan: I WISH I was getting paid to promote these products! But, I’m not. And, if I don’t like I product, I say so. I’m ALWAYS honest. I have nothing to lose! I just happen to REALLY like Barney Butter, and the Silken Creations surprised me– they’re really delicious and wonderful in baked goods!
Stacy — July 1, 2009 @ 10:40 pm
That looks so tasty. I’m definitely going to have to try it.
Holly — July 1, 2009 @ 10:42 pm
What Tina does is *review* products from time to time. “Product placement” would be a form of *paid* advertising where a brand is strategically placed in context for the viewer to consciously or subconsciously view.
“Product placement, or embedded marketing, is a form of advertisement, where branded goods or services are placed in a context usually devoid of ads, such as movies, the story line of television shows, or news programs. The product placement is often not disclosed at the time that the good or service is featured.”
-Wikipedia
Personally, I find Tina genuine and real. I don’t think she compromises her integrity by giving an “over favorable” review of products she enjoys or baked goodies she has created for goodness sake. Boy, wouldn’t this world be boring without enthusiasm, passion and joy.
Jenn Eats Nutritiously Now — July 1, 2009 @ 10:42 pm
That looks so good. I’d love to try a bite!
Whitney — July 1, 2009 @ 11:04 pm
My b-day is next weekend! haha
Sara — July 1, 2009 @ 11:10 pm
Yum! This looks delicious!
Tay — July 1, 2009 @ 11:37 pm
omg AMAZING!! I want some of that now please!
Caroline — July 1, 2009 @ 11:50 pm
Doh! I saw those Silken creations in the store today but decided against buying them. They’ll be added to the cart next time, for sure!
Amanda — July 2, 2009 @ 12:00 am
Another great looking baked good!! Thank god you’re not my roommate, I would NOT be able to control myself
Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) — July 2, 2009 @ 12:11 am
The cake you made looks really good! Great job!
I just wrote a product review for the Nasoya Silken Creations! I made blondies/brownies with the vanilla and chocolate varieties!
http://www.fabanddeliciousfood.com/?p=8248
I hope to try a few more recipes soon! Maybe I’ll try out that cake recipe!
Steph — July 2, 2009 @ 12:59 am
That cake looks SO good! I am definitely going to make that! thanks for sharing the recipe.
Lauren — July 2, 2009 @ 8:19 am
Delicious! They almost look like blondies. I’m lovin’ the Silken Creations.
Lara (Thinspired) — July 2, 2009 @ 9:44 am
These just look delicious–I can only imagine how they taste. I haven’t heard of this product before so I really appreciate the review. It seems so versatile. Thanks, Tina
Melissa — July 2, 2009 @ 10:02 am
Where would I find this item in the grocery store? I’m definately interested in trying it out. Do you know the nutritional info for the cake? I bet it would be great with strawberries and whipped cream.
Shannon (The Daily Balance) — July 2, 2009 @ 10:08 am
THANK YOU for sharing this – it looks AMAZING!!
Emily (A Nutritionist Eats) — July 2, 2009 @ 10:17 am
Yum, that cake looks great! I love how few ingredients there are!
Meganerd — July 2, 2009 @ 10:41 am
Too many people on here complain about about “your advertising”- I think its great to hear (well, read) your opinion of products. Ex… I would never have thought to try this product but now I might! If they don’t want to read it they don’t have to. I appreciate your honesty, though! Great job, Tina!
Kristen — July 2, 2009 @ 10:45 am
This looks awesome! Any idea what the nutritional facts are?
Cait (Cait's Plate) — July 2, 2009 @ 10:48 am
HOLY YUM Tina – that looks amazing!
lindsey — July 2, 2009 @ 1:41 pm
Wow. What a great idea for a dessert. I must try this.
Nicole (dishin') — July 2, 2009 @ 1:43 pm
That does looks moist and amanzing! I am still skeptical but I’m moved towards trying it…
Molly — July 2, 2009 @ 4:13 pm
Tina, keep up the great work! Your product reviews are informative and you never seem afraid to be honest in them.
On a different note, do you know how many calories are in the cake you made? Thanks!
Tina — July 2, 2009 @ 5:45 pm
@Molly: Approximately 140 calories per piece.
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Have you thought about substituting the oil with apple sauce?
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I’m sorry, but how is this even remotely healthy?
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Lisa — August 31, 2010 @ 3:32 pm
This looks PHENOMONAL. Unfortunately I cant eat wheat, but will use gluten free flour as a substitution! Thanks for the recipe! Cant wait to try! =)