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vegan chocolate cake recipe

Vegan Chocolate Cake Recipe

The easiest and most yummy chocolate cake you'll ever have is the one I'm going to show you in this recipe guide.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Vegan,
Servings 10 Slices
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 x 8-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk or hand mixer
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Cooling rack
  • Offset spatula for frosting
  • Parchment paper optional, for lining pans

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar for less refined
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or any vegan milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup brewed coffee optional, enhances chocolate flavor; or sub with water

For the Vegan Chocolate Frosting:

  • ½ cup vegan butter softened
  • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar sifted
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 2-3 tbsp vegan milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

For the Cake:

  • Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix almond milk, oil, apple cider vinegar, vanilla, and coffee.
  • Make the Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Whisk until smooth and combined — do not overmix.
  • Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool: Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely before frosting.

For the Frosting:

  • Beat the softened vegan butter until light and fluffy.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing on low until incorporated.
  • Add vanilla, salt, and 2 tbsp of vegan milk. Beat until creamy and smooth, adding more milk if needed for spreadable consistency.

To Assemble:

  • Place one cake layer on your serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top.
  • Place the second cake layer over the first and frost the top and sides.
  • Optional: Decorate with vegan chocolate shavings, berries, or sprinkles.
Keyword Vegan Chocolate Cake Recipe