Decadent Vegan Chocolate Cake Recipe Easy Step-by-Step Guide
This decadent vegan chocolate cake is rich, moist, and topped with luscious frosting, perfect for any occasion. Even non-vegans will love it!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (100g) cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups (375ml) plant-based milk (unsweetened)
- ½ cup (120ml) neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or coconut oil)
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120g) vegan butter
- 2 cups (250g) powdered sugar
- ½ cup (50g) cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix the plant-based milk, neutral oil, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking until smooth. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- To prepare the frosting, beat the vegan butter with powdered sugar, cocoa powder, plant-based milk, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread frosting evenly on top, then add the second layer. Frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Decorate with sprinkles, shaved chocolate, or fresh berries as desired.
Notes
[‘Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense cake.’, ‘Ensure plant-based milk and vinegar are at room temperature for better results.’, ‘Let the cake cool completely before frosting to avoid mess.’, ‘Use high-quality cocoa powder for richer chocolate flavor.’, ‘Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cake.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 3
Keywords: vegan chocolate cake, dairy-free dessert, egg-free cake, plant-based baking, easy vegan recipe