Vegan Chocolate Birthday Cake
Indulge in the decadent delight of our Vegan Chocolate Birthday Cake—a perfect centerpiece for any celebration that’s completely plant-based and irresistibly rich. This moist and fluffy chocolate cake combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and almond milk to create a dessert that’s as easy to make as it is to enjoy. Enhanced with vegan buttermilk made from apple cider vinegar and almond milk for extra tenderness, and topped with creamy vegan chocolate frosting and optional chocolate chips, this recipe offers a guilt-free indulgence that’s dairy-free, egg-free, and packed with crave-worthy flavors. Ready in less than an hour and serving up to eight, this vegan birthday cake is guaranteed to impress vegans and non-vegans alike. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion! Keywords: vegan chocolate cake recipe, dairy-free birthday cake, egg-free chocolate cake, plant-based dessert, easy vegan baking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup Hot water
- 1.5 cups Vegan chocolate frosting
- 0.5 cup Vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a medium bowl, mix the almond milk with apple cider vinegar and let it sit for a few minutes to curdle, forming vegan 'buttermilk'.
Add the vegan buttermilk, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients. Stir until the batter is just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Slowly pour in the hot water, stirring until the batter is smooth and well combined.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in their pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of vegan chocolate frosting on top.
Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
Optional: Decorate the top of the cake with vegan chocolate chips or other vegan sprinkles.
Slice and serve the cake to enjoy a delicious vegan chocolate treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4665 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 218.1 g | 280% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.0 g | 345% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3196 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 693.6 g | 252% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 80.0 g | 286% | |
| Total Sugars | 431.9 g | ||
| Protein | 63.9 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 726 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 38.2 mg | 212% | |
| Potassium | 3117 mg | 66% | |
*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.
