Vegan Chocolate Cake Recipe
Indulge in the best vegan chocolate cake with this easy recipe! A rich, moist vegan cake bursting with chocolate flavor, it’s the ultimate vegan chocolate cake for any occasion. Try the best vegan chocolate cake recipe today!
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour Can use whole wheat or gluten-free flour mix for variations
- 3/4 cup Cocoa powder Unsweetened for a rich chocolate flavor
- 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar Adjust sweetness with coconut sugar or maple syrup
- 1 1/2 tsp Baking soda Helps the cake rise
- 1/2 tsp Salt Enhances chocolate flavor
- 1 1/2 cups Plant-based milk Almond or oat milk works best
- 1/2 cup Vegetable oil Neutral oils like sunflower or canola work well
- 1 1/2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar Reacts with baking soda to make the cake fluffy
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract For added flavor
- 1 cup Vegan chocolate chips Optional, for a richer chocolate taste
Instructions
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round pans
- Combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Mix plant-based milk, oil, vinegar, and vanilla in another bowl.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Pour batter into pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Make frosting by mixing vegan butter, powdered sugar, cocoa, milk, and vanilla.
- Frost between layers and cover the top and sides.
- Add toppings like berries or chocolate chips. Serve and enjoy!