Description
Indulge in The Best Vegan Chocolate Cake, a rich and moist dessert that will please both vegans and non-vegans alike. This easy-to-follow recipe requires just one bowl, making cleanup a breeze. Perfect for any occasion—be it birthdays, holidays, or a cozy night at home—this cake features a delightful blend of cocoa powder and vegan butter that creates an irresistible flavor. Topped with creamy vegan frosting, every slice promises to be a decadent treat. Discover how simple it is to enjoy a delicious plant-based chocolate delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened soy milk (or almond)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup canola oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy milk and vinegar; let sit for 5 minutes. Add oil, applesauce, and vanilla; whisk until mixed.
- Sift in flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; mix until combined.
- Stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg