Description
The Best Vegan Chocolate Cake is a luscious, guilt-free dessert that delivers an indulgent chocolate experience without dairy or eggs. This one-bowl wonder combines simple, wholesome ingredients to create a moist and rich cake that’s perfect for any celebration—be it birthdays, holidays, or cozy family gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened soy milk (or almond)
- 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 (or melted coconut oil)
- 2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your 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 canola oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Sift in flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; stir until combined.
- Gradually add boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Pour into the prepared pan and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice - approximately 100g
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg