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Vegan Chocolate Cake

This chocolate cake is so rich and decadent, you won't even believe it's vegan! Moist and fluffy chocolate cake layers are sandwiched together with a silky chocolate ganache frosting. This cake is perfect for any celebration or just to satisfy a chocolate craving.

Tasty Team
92% would make again

Ingredients

for 8 servings

Cake

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (375 g)
  • 2 cups sugar (400 g)
  • ½ cup cocoa powder (60 g)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ cup coconut oil (120 g)
  • ½ cup maple syrup (165 g)
  • 1 ½ cups almond milk (360 mL), or milk substitute
  • 2 teaspoons cocoa powder

Frosting

  • 1 cup vegan butter (230 g), or vegetable shortening
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (240 g)
  • 1 cup cocoa powder (120 g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup almond milk (60 mL), or milk substitute

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 936
  • Fat 41g
  • Carbs 132g
  • Fiber 5g
  • Sugar 79g
  • Protein 9g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
  2. Add flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder to a large mixing bowl and whisk to thoroughly incorporate, making sure there are no lumps.
  3. Once, the dry ingredients are thoroughly mixed together, create a small well in the middle and add in the coconut oil, maple syrup, and almond milk. Continue to whisk until a thick and lumpy batter forms.
  4. Grease the inside of two 9-inch (23 cm) cake tins with coconut oil or nonstick baking spray, and add about 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder to dust the inside of the pan.
  5. Pour half of the batter into each of the cake tins.
  6. Bake them for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Once cakes are finished, transfer them or a cooking rack for 5-10 minutes before removing the finished cakes from their tins.
  8. While the cakes cool prepare the frosting. Add vegan butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract to a mixing bowl and whisk using an electric hand-mixer until a smooth and glossy frosting forms.
  9. Add almond milk and continue to mix until incorporated.
  10. Choose which of the cakes will be the bottom of your finished cake and carefully level it off.
  11. Place a small amount of the icing in the middle of your serving dish and place the cake on top.
  12. Using about a cup (about 115g) of the icing, generously coat the bottom layer of the cake using a spatula.
  13. Once the icing is spread out evenly, place the second cake on top and continue to frost the cake using the rest of the icing.
  14. Refrigerate the cake for 30 minutes before serving.
  15. Slice and serve.
  16. Enjoy!
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