Vegnews iconVegnewsSep 26, 2026 ~7 min source read

25 Vegan Desserts to Make Again: Cookies, Cakes, Brownies, Ice Cream and More

A concise guide to the 25 plant-based sweets VegNews editors selected as reliably delicious—organized by category with practical notes on flavor profiles and when to bake.

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Chocolate-forward treats dominate the list: brownies, bars, bark, pudding pie, and almond butter cups offer multiple quick wins for chocoholics.

Frozen and shake recipes (tahini coffee shake, cherry amaretto chunk ice cream) provide options for no-bake or hot-weather desserts using coconut milk or plant-based dairy alternatives.

# Overview

# What's in the list The roundup groups recipes by type so you can pick by mood or occasion.

  • Chocolate Chip Brownies: triple-chocolate brownies that combine dark and semisweet chips with cocoa powder for concentrated chocolate flavor.
  • Detox Almond Butter Cups: bite-size almond butter cups using cacao and raw almond butter for a less-processed option.
  • Customizable Dark Chocolate Bark: melt vegan chocolate and add mix-ins like pretzels or nuts for a simple, shareable snack.
  • Chocolate Almond Butter Pudding Pie: a layered dessert that uses coconut cream, almond butter, and Oreo-style cookies for a decadent finish.
  • Soft-Batch Sugar Cookies With Buttercream Frosting: cakey, nostalgic sugar cookies finished with vegan buttercream.
  • Salted Caramel Cookies: chewy cookies balancing sweet and salty flavors.
  • Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies: crispy edges, chewy center—an all-purpose go-to.
  • VegNews Magic Cookie Bars: condensed vegan milk, graham crackers, walnuts, coconut, and chocolate chips for an easy, assembly-style bar.
  • Soft Peanut Butter Cookies: aromatic peanut-butter-forward cookies that are simple and satisfying.
  • Lemon Drizzle Pound Cake: moist, zesty loaf good for coffee breaks or gifting.
  • Velvety Tiramisu: layered, espresso-forward dessert with a creamy texture adapted to be vegan.
  • Almond Orange Cardamom Cake: uses almond meal and cardamom for a fragrant, citrusy cake.
  • Pineapple Upside-Down Cake: classic retro cake made dairy-free, recommended with dairy-free whipped cream.
  • Classic Chocolate Cake With Raspberries: a rich fudge-style cake paired with fresh raspberries.
  • Tahini Coffee Shake With Dark Chocolate: a thick shake combining espresso, tahini, and chocolate for a dessert-drink hybrid.
  • Cherry Amaretto Chunk Ice Cream: seven-ingredient churned ice cream using coconut milk, dark chocolate, cherries, and amaretto for texture and flavor.

# Practical notes for home bakers

  • Ingredient swaps: many recipes rely on coconut cream or plant-based milks and pre-made vegan condensed milk is suggested where convenient. For condensed milk you can make it at home or buy online.
  • Mix-in flexibility: several recipes (dark chocolate bark, rice crispy bars, magic bars) invite straightforward personalization—nuts, dried fruit, seeds, or crushed pretzels.

# Takeaway This collection covers dependable vegan desserts for a range of cravings: keep the chocolate recipes on rotation for indulgence, cookies for ease and sharing, cakes for celebrations, and frozen shakes or ice cream for quick gratification.

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