Description
Indulge in the lusciousness of The Best Vegan Chocolate Cake, a scrumptious dessert that combines rich chocolate flavor with a moist, fudgy texture—all without eggs or dairy. This delightful recipe is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply satisfying your chocolate cravings any day of the week. With its simple one-bowl preparation and easy cleanup, this cake is a favorite among vegans and non-vegans alike. Dress it up with frosting or serve it plain for a delicious treat everyone will love!
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy milk and apple cider vinegar; let sit for five minutes.
- Add flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; mix until combined.
- Stir in canola oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Gradually mix in boiling water until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for ten minutes in the pan before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg