Description
Indulge in The Best Vegan Chocolate Cake, a luscious dessert perfect for any celebration or casual treat. This rich and moist cake is 100% plant-based and requires just one bowl for easy preparation—making it an ideal choice for both novice and experienced bakers. With its deep chocolate flavor, this cake promises to satisfy even the most passionate chocoholics. Dress it up with fresh fruits or a scoop of vegan ice cream, and you have a show-stopping dessert that everyone will love!
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 oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy milk and apple cider vinegar; let sit for 5 minutes.
- Add applesauce and vanilla extract to wet mixture.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Slowly mix in canola oil followed by boiling water until smooth.
- Pour batter into the baking pan and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg