Description
Indulge in the ultimate vegan dessert with The Best Vegan Chocolate Cake—a rich, moist treat that proves plant-based baking can be both delightful and easy! This one-bowl recipe is perfect for any occasion, be it a birthday celebration or a cozy night in. With its intense chocolate flavor and simple preparation, you’ll impress friends and family without the fuss. Top it off with a creamy vegan frosting or enjoy it plain; this cake is versatile enough to satisfy any sweet craving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened soy milk (or almond milk)
- 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 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy milk and apple cider vinegar; let sit for 5 minutes.
- Add canola oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Stir in flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
- Carefully add boiling water to the batter; mix until fully combined.
- Pour into the prepared pan and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg