Description
The Best Vegan Chocolate Cake is your new go-to dessert that will wow both vegan and non-vegan guests alike. This cake, rich in chocolate flavor and incredibly moist, is made with simple ingredients and requires only one bowl for preparation. Perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or an indulgent family treat, it’s a sweet celebration that everyone can enjoy without any guilt. With its delightful texture and the option for customization, such as adding fruits or nuts, this cake invites creativity in the kitchen. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this easy-to-make, plant-based chocolate masterpiece!
Ingredients
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- 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
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup canola 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 prepare a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the soy milk and apple cider vinegar; let sit for about 5 minutes.
- Add canola oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract to the wet mixture.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture while stirring gently.
- Slowly add boiling water to the batter until fully combined; it will be thin.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg