Vegan Classic Chocolate Cake
Elevate your dessert game with this Vegan Classic Chocolate Cake—a rich, moist, and indulgent delight that's completely dairy-free and egg-free. Perfect for plant-based enthusiasts and chocolate lovers alike, this recipe uses simple pantry staples like almond milk, cocoa powder, and apple cider vinegar to create a luscious texture and deep chocolate flavor. The vegan buttermilk made from almond milk and vinegar provides a tender crumb, while hot water ensures the cake is irresistibly moist. Ready in under an hour, this easy-to-make cake pairs beautifully with your favorite frosting or can be enjoyed on its own. Whether it's for a birthday party, special occasion, or just a sweet treat, this recipe is the ultimate answer to your vegan dessert cravings.
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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 baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup hot water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
In a separate bowl, mix the almond milk with the apple cider vinegar. Let it sit for a few minutes to curdle slightly, forming vegan buttermilk.
Add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract to the vegan buttermilk and whisk until blended.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Slowly stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be quite thin.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 28 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frost with your favorite vegan frosting or serve plain. Enjoy your Vegan Classic Chocolate Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2207 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.8 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.6 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 34.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2820 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 414.1 g | 151% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 48.0 g | 171% | |
| Total Sugars | 203.4 g | ||
| Protein | 43.9 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 605 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 28.2 mg | 157% | |
| Potassium | 2108 mg | 45% | |
*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.
