Delicious Vegan Chocolate Cake Recipe

Are you in the mood for something sweet, indulgent, and vegan? Look no further than this mouth-watering chocolate cake recipe! Not only is this dessert completely cruelty-free, but it’s also sure to satisfy even the strongest chocolate cravings.

What You Need To Make Vegan Chocolate Cake Recipe

Vegan Chocolate Cake Recipe
  • flour
  • sugar
  • cocoa powder
  • baking soda
  • Salt
  • water
  • vegetable oil
  • vanilla extract
  • white vinegar
Vegan Chocolate Cake Recipe

How To Make Vegan Chocolate Cake Recipe

Jennifer Tirrell
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Cake
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 275 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with oil or cooking spray to ensure easy removal.
  • Sift the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl. Mix well to ensure that the ingredients are evenly distributed.
  • Pour in the water, oil, vanilla extract, and white vinegar. Mix everything together until you have a smooth batter.
Keyword Chocolate Cake

Pro Tips for Making Vegan Chocolate Cake

  • One of the most important ingredients in a vegan chocolate cake is the butter. You want to make sure that you choose a vegan butter that is both creamy and flavorful. Some popular options include Earth Balance, Miyoko’s, and Melt. When choosing your vegan butter, make sure that it is unsalted, so that you can control the amount of salt in the cake.
  • Another important ingredient in a vegan chocolate cake is the dairy-free milk. You want to make sure that you choose a dairy-free milk that is both creamy and flavorful. Some popular options include almond milk, coconut milk, and soy milk. When choosing your dairy-free milk, make sure that it is unsweetened, so that you can control the amount of sugar in the cake.
  • When making a vegan chocolate cake, it’s important to use unrefined sugar instead of processed sugar. Unrefined sugar has a natural flavor that will enhance the flavor of the cake. Some popular options include coconut sugar, maple syrup, and raw cane sugar.
  • The cocoa powder is one of the most important ingredients in a vegan chocolate cake. You want to make sure that you use a high-quality cocoa powder that is both rich and flavorful. Some popular options include Dutch-processed cocoa powder, raw cocoa powder, and black cocoa powder.
  • One mistake that many people make when making a vegan chocolate cake is overmixing the batter. Overmixing the batter can result in a dense and tough cake. To avoid overmixing the batter, mix the dry ingredients in one bowl and the wet ingredients in another bowl. Then, gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  • Another mistake that many people make when making a vegan chocolate cake is baking the cake at the wrong temperature. To ensure that your cake comes out perfectly, bake it at 350°F (180°C) for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Conclusion

With its rich, chocolatey flavor and vegan ingredients, this cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. Give it a try and you won’t be disappointed!

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I'm Jennifer Tirrell, a self-taught baker, and founder of CakeRe. As an experienced baker and recipe publisher, I have spent over a decade working in the kitchen and have tried and tested countless baking tools and products. From classic cakes to creative twists, I've got you covered. So grab your apron and let's get baking!

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