Your Favorite Vegan Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Equipment
- 2 x 8-inch round cake pans
- Whisk or hand mixer
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Cooling rack
- Offset spatula for frosting
- Parchment paper this is 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 plant-based 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 plant-based 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 plant-based 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal
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