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Vegan Chocolate Cake

March 18, 2023 by maria.tergliafera

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I started making this vegan chocolate cake a few years ago and since then have made it a million times perfecting the recipe. It is truly absolutely perfect! So easy to make, you can have this cake ready in no time. Perfect for any celebration or even just a small dinner party! I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does.

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Vegan Chocolate Cake

The BEST chocolate cake that you will ever eat!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Total Time55 minutes mins
Course: Dessert

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups white flour (215 g)
  • 1/2 cup white sugar (100g)
  • 1/3 cup pure cacao or cocoa powder (40g)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp coffee
  • 1 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup neutral oil or melted coconut oil for a coconutty flavor (72g) (I use sunflower seed oil)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp basalmic vinegar can sub regular vinegar
  • 1 cup water

Chocolate Icing

  • 3 tbs coconut oil (melted but not super hot) (14g)
  • 1/2 cup pure cacao or cocoa powder (50g)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup (60ml) could also try with another sweetener
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch sea salt

Instructions

Chocolate Cake

  • Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F
  • In a large bowl, add all of the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
  • In another bowl, combine all of the wet ingredients and mix well. Pour into the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix well.
  • Prepare a loaf pan with parchment paper and pour the cake batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Chocolate Icing

  • Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl and stir with a whisk to mix well.
  • Remove from the pan and allow to cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before putting on the icing. Then spread the icing all over the top of the cake.
  • This cake is best the next day! Store on the counter in an air tight container for up to four days.

Filed Under: Dessert, Homepage Posts Tagged With: chocolate, dessert, easy, vegan

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Hi! I ́m Maria. Welcome to She likes Greens! I am a food-loving outdoor enthusiast based in Barcelona. Here you can find a variety of delicious, healthy, and easy plant-based recipes that both vegans and non-vegans will enjoy! More about me →

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