Description
Indulge in the delightfully rich and moist Best Vegan Chocolate Cake, perfect for any occasion! This simple one-bowl recipe combines straightforward ingredients to create a dessert that will impress both vegans and non-vegans alike. With its deep chocolate flavor and fluffy texture, it’s bound to become your go-to cake for birthdays, celebrations, or cozy nights at home. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, this cake is not just a treat—it’s an experience!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened soy milk (or almond)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup canola oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy milk and apple cider vinegar; let sit for about 5 minutes. Add canola oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients while stirring until just combined.
- Slowly incorporate boiling water into the batter until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for approximately 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 339
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 296mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg