Description
The Best Vegan Chocolate Cake is a luscious, moist dessert that will satisfy any chocolate lover’s cravings. This delightful cake is entirely plant-based, making it a guilt-free indulgence for birthdays, holidays, or just a sweet treat anytime! With its rich flavor and one-bowl preparation method, it’s perfect for bakers of all skill levels. The addition of applesauce ensures a moist texture while the rich cocoa flavor shines through. Serve it topped with vegan frosting, fresh berries, or a scoop of your favorite vegan ice cream for an unforgettable dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 1/2 cups vegan butter, softened (baking sticks, not the tub)
- 4–5 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4–1/2 cup unsweetened soy milk (or almond)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your 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; whisk until smooth.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Stir in boiling water carefully until the batter is smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg