Description
Indulge in the decadence of The Best Vegan Chocolate Cake, a scrumptious dessert that proves you can achieve incredible flavor without eggs or dairy. This moist and rich chocolate cake is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply treating yourself on a cozy night in. With its luscious texture and deep cocoa flavor, it’s bound to impress both vegan and non-vegan friends alike. Whether served at gatherings or enjoyed at home, this cake is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings and leave you wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened soy milk
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 1/2 cups vegan butter, softened
- 4–5 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4–1/2 cup unsweetened soy milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy milk and apple cider vinegar; let it sit for about 5 minutes.
- Add canola oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract to the mixture and blend well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until smooth.
- Stir in boiling water until well combined; the batter will be thin.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg