Dairy-Free Chocolate Birthday Cake
Indulge in the decadent delight of this Dairy-Free Chocolate Birthday Cake, a rich, moist, and indulgent centerpiece perfect for celebrations or any special occasion. Designed specifically for those avoiding dairy, this cake owes its luscious texture to creamy canned coconut milk and its bold chocolate flavor to unsweetened cocoa powder and dairy-free chocolate chips. A hint of vanilla rounds out the flavor profile, while boiling water ensures the batter stays irresistibly tender. Quick and simple to make, this recipe requires just 20 minutes of prep time and uses basic pantry staples like all-purpose flour and vegetable oil. Ideal for 12 slices of pure joy, it bakes into perfection in under 35 minutes, making it a crowd-pleaser for any birthday bash. Frost it with your favorite dairy-free frosting for a show-stopping dessert everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup canned coconut milk
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well-blended.
Add the eggs, coconut milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until the batter is smooth.
Stir in the boiling water slowly, mixing gently by hand or on low speed until combined. The batter will be thin.
Mix in the dairy-free chocolate chips gently.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans to cool completely on wire racks.
Once cooled, frost and decorate the cake as desired with your choice of dairy-free frosting.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5080 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 262.8 g | 337% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.1 g | 615% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 3924 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 718.3 g | 261% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 86.0 g | 307% | |
| Total Sugars | 408.7 g | ||
| Protein | 90.8 g | 182% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 338 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 64.0 mg | 356% | |
| Potassium | 4528 mg | 96% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
