Vegan Cakes Are Only for Vegans… Right?

Every time I tell someone I run a cake business that makes vegan cakes, I can almost predict their first question.

“Are you vegan?”

When I answer, “No, I’m not,” the next question always comes quickly — sometimes with genuine curiosity, sometimes with confusion:

“Then why do you make vegan cakes?”

It’s such an interesting moment because behind that question there’s a quiet assumption — that vegan food is made for vegans, and that everyone else should just stick to “normal” cakes. But to me, that idea completely misses the point.

I didn’t start making vegan cakes because I wanted to convert anyone to a certain lifestyle. I started because I wanted to make food that feels good — food that gives you something back.

When I looked around at the snacks and desserts most people eat, I noticed how disconnected they were from real ingredients. So many things are packed with sugar, processed oils, and fillers, while the simple, nourishing things — nuts, seeds, fruits — are left behind. We all know we should eat more of them, but let’s be honest… most of us don’t.

That’s where the idea for my cakes came from. I wanted to create something that tasted like a treat but was still made from whole, nourishing ingredients. Something that makes your body feel as good as your taste buds do.

And because those ingredients — nuts, seeds, fruits, coconut, dates — are naturally plant-based, the cakes just happened to be vegan. Not by strategy, not to chase a trend, but because that’s what real food looks like when you keep it simple.

Over time, I’ve realized that this small misunderstanding — that vegan cakes are “only for vegan people” — says a lot about how we think about food. We’ve started putting meals and ingredients into boxes: vegan, keto, gluten-free, high-protein, low-carb. And once something gets a label, people either run toward it or away from it.

But food shouldn’t divide us like that. A cake that’s made with almonds, cashews, fruit, and coconut isn’t just for vegans — it’s for anyone who enjoys feeling good after eating. It’s for people who want to enjoy something sweet without the crash or the guilt.

For me, it’s not about following rules; it’s about finding balance. I love the idea that you can have a slice of cake in the afternoon, or even for breakfast, and still feel light, energized, and satisfied. That’s what real food does — it supports you, not slows you down.

So no, I’m not vegan. I’m just someone who believes that good food should make you feel alive, not tired. And if that means my cakes happen to be vegan, so be it.

Because at the end of the day, food shouldn’t be about categories or restrictions. It should be about connection — to the ingredients, to your body, and to the people you share it with.

And if one slice of vegan cake can make someone rethink what “healthy” or “indulgent” really means, then I’ve done my job.