Last updated: June 2026
Baking with CBD oil is a delicious and creative way to incorporate your daily dose — especially if you want to avoid the taste of plain oil. Here are four of the best CBD cake recipes, plus practical tips to get the most from your CBD when baking.
Evopure CBD — great for baking
Can you use any CBD oil for baking?
Technically yes — but for best results:
- Choose organic broad-spectrum oil — avoids pesticides and gives you the full cannabinoid and terpene profile
- Avoid flavoured CBD oils — they will affect your cake’s flavour in ways that may not work well
- Never substitute hempseed oil — hempseed oil contains only trace CBD and won’t give you any cannabinoid benefits
- Choose unflavoured oil for the cleanest results in most recipes
How to bake with CBD oil — key tips
1. Bind CBD to fat first
CBD is fat-soluble. For effective, even-distributed baking, bind CBD with fat by making CBD butter or CBD coconut oil first. This improves stability, bioavailability and even dosing across portions. Read more: CBD butter recipe
2. Bake at CBD-friendly temperatures
Heat activates CBD (decarboxylation) — but too much destroys it. CBD’s effective activation range is approximately 160–180°C (320–356°F). To protect potency and account for oven variations, bake at 150°C (300°F) or below wherever possible.
3. Vegan adaptations are easy
Almost any recipe can be made vegan: swap butter for vegan spread or CBD coconut oil; milk for oat, almond or soy; eggs for flax eggs or commercial replacers. Any vegan cake can become a CBD cake by using a CBD-infused fat. Read more: Is CBD oil vegan?
4 of the best CBD cake recipes
1. CBD Chocolate Cake
Rich, indulgent and surprisingly light. Portion carefully for consistent daily dosing — or share!
Ingredients
Cake: 300 g dark chocolate, 150 g CBD butter (unsalted), ½ tsp vanilla extract, 100 g caster sugar, 5 room-temperature eggs.
Topping: 100 ml double cream, 200 g dark chocolate.
Method
- Preheat to 160°C / 320°F
- Melt chocolate with CBD butter over hot (not boiling) water; remove and cool
- Whisk eggs and vanilla, add sugar; whisk 4–5 minutes until thick and pale
- Fold in the cooled chocolate mixture; pour into a lined tin
- Bake 45–55 minutes; cool completely before topping
- Topping: warm chocolate and cream over hot water until melted; pour over inverted cake and set overnight
2. CBD Carrot Cake
Lightly sweet and loaded with texture — great for a routine CBD dose disguised as a treat.
Ingredients
2 cups flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 2 tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp salt; 3 eggs, 1 cup buttermilk, CBD oil (to your target dose); 2 cups shredded carrots, 1 cup flaked coconut, 1 cup raisins, 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional).
Frosting: 1 cup CBD butter, 1 cup cream cheese, 4 cups icing sugar, 1 tsp vanilla.
Method
- Preheat to just under 160°C
- Mix dry ingredients; separately combine eggs, buttermilk, CBD butter/oil, sugar, vanilla
- Combine wet and dry; fold in carrots, coconut, raisins and walnuts
- Bake in a greased tin for ~60 minutes; cool before frosting
3. CBD Cupcakes
Perfect for precise per-portion CBD dosing — makes 12 large or 24 small cupcakes.
Ingredients
175 g CBD butter (unsalted), 3 beaten eggs (room temperature), ½ tsp vanilla; 175 g caster sugar, 175 g self-raising flour, ½ tsp baking powder, 2 tbsp milk. For chocolate: replace 25 g flour with 3 tbsp cocoa.
Method
- Preheat to 160°C / 320°F
- Beat CBD butter, eggs, vanilla and sugar together
- Sieve in flour and baking powder (plus cocoa if making chocolate); add milk and mix until smooth
- Divide into cases; bake 15–20 minutes; cool before icing
4. CBD Cake Pops
Fun, portable and easy to dose individually.
Method
- Bake a simple sponge and let cool completely
- Make frosting using CBD butter (or blend store-bought frosting with CBD oil)
- Crumble the cake and mix in frosting until the mixture holds together
- Roll into balls; refrigerate 2 hours
- Dip in melted chocolate or icing; decorate and serve
Not sure which CBD oil is best for baking?
Take our free quiz and we’ll match you with the right Evopure formula — unflavoured oils work best in most recipes.
Take the free health quiz →Frequently asked questions
What oven temperature is best when baking with CBD?
Keep bakes at or below 150°C (300°F) where possible. CBD begins degrading above around 160–180°C (320–356°F), so a lower set-point protects potency.
How do I dose CBD in bakes?
Decide your target total milligrams per batch, then divide by the number of portions (slices or cupcakes). Mix CBD oil into your butter or fat first for even distribution throughout the bake.
Can I add CBD oil straight to the batter?
You can, but binding CBD to fat first (CBD butter or CBD coconut oil) gives better consistency, distribution and stability throughout baking.
Will flavoured CBD oils affect the taste?
Yes — avoid flavoured oils unless the flavour specifically complements your recipe. Unflavoured or natural CBD oil is the best choice for most baking.
Are these recipes suitable for vegans?
All can be adapted: swap butter for CBD coconut oil or vegan spread, use plant milks, and use flax eggs or commercial egg replacers. Most vegan swaps work seamlessly.
Ready to bake? Choose the right CBD oil first
Take our free quiz and we’ll match you with the right Evopure formula for your baking and wellness goals.
Take the free health quiz →The verdict on CBD cakes
CBD cakes are a creative, enjoyable and discreet way to take your daily CBD. Use quality organic oil, keep temperatures gentle, bind CBD to fat for even distribution, and portion carefully for consistent dosing. Try the recipes above — or adapt your own favourites using the tips here. Have a great recipe? Email us at hello@evopure.co.uk — we’d love to try it!
