Description
Indulge in the decadence of The Best Vegan Chocolate Cake, a delightful dessert that brings joy to everyone, regardless of their dietary preferences. This cake is remarkably moist, rich in chocolate flavor, and easy to make with just one bowl. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or a cozy night at home, this plant-based recipe will quickly become a staple in your dessert repertoire. With its simple preparation and delicious taste, you can savor every guilt-free bite!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened soy milk (or almond milk)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 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) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine soy milk and apple cider vinegar; let sit for 5 minutes. Add applesauce, oil, and vanilla; whisk to combine.
- In another bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients while whisking until smooth.
- Carefully stir in boiling water until fully combined; the batter will be thin.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool before frosting with vegan buttercream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg