Last updated: October 2026
To make a CBD cake, stir your measured CBD oil into the melted butter, oil or chocolate once it’s off the heat, then bake as normal. The inside of a cake stays far cooler than the oven, so little CBD is lost. Divide the total CBD by the number of slices so each portion has a known dose.
Below: tips for baking with CBD, a dose-per-slice chart, four recipes (chocolate cake, carrot cake, cupcakes and cake pops), and safety.
Which CBD oil to use for baking
Technically yes: but for best results:
- Choose broad spectrum or isolate if you want to avoid THC, and check the batch lab report
- 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. Add CBD off the heat, then bake as normal
CBD oil is already extracted and activated, so it doesn’t need heating. Stir it into melted butter, oil or chocolate once it’s off the heat. Normal baking temperatures are fine: even in a 170°C oven, the inside of a cake stays far cooler, at around the boiling point of water. Just avoid frying with CBD or adding it to a sizzling pan. For exact amounts, see the dosing charts in our CBD brownie guide.
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?
How much CBD per slice
| Total CBD in the bake | Portions | CBD per portion |
|---|---|---|
| 120mg | 12 cupcakes | 10mg |
| 60mg | 12 cupcakes | 5mg |
| 100mg | 10 slices | 10mg |
| 80mg | 16 cake pops | 5mg |
Check how much CBD is in each drop of your oil: a 1000mg 10ml oil gives about 5mg a drop, so 120mg is about 24 drops. See CBD oil strengths explained. CBD in food takes one to two hours to feel, so don’t have a second slice expecting a quick effect.
The FSA’s 10mg a day figure is precautionary advice rather than a legal limit, set while longer-term safety research continues. At Evopure we think it is a very cautious figure, and many adults use more. If you go above it, increase slowly, and check with your GP or pharmacist first if you take any medication. Label CBD bakes clearly and keep them away from children. We don’t recommend our products during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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
Frequently asked questions
What oven temperature is best when baking with CBD?
Bake at your recipe’s normal temperature. Add the CBD off the heat to the melted fat or chocolate; inside the cake, the temperature stays far below the oven setting.
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.
The verdict on CBD cakes
CBD cakes are a creative, enjoyable and discreet way to take your daily CBD. Use a quality, lab-tested 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!
More kitchen ideas: cooking with CBD oil, CBD brownies, CBD butter and CBD smoothies.
Sources
- Tonoyan L et al. Heating of consumer cannabis oils can lead to free radical initiated degradation, causing CBD and THC depletion. Free Radic Biol Med, 2022.
- Crockett J et al. Effect of meals, whole milk and alcohol on cannabidiol exposure in healthy subjects. Epilepsia, 2020.
- FSA. Cannabidiol (CBD) guidance.
