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The Best Vegan Chocolate Cake Recipe

The Best Vegan Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Indulge in the rich, decadent goodness of The Best Vegan Chocolate Cake. Moist, fluffy layers of chocolate cake paired with a velvety chocolate buttercream frosting – a true delight for vegans and non-vegans alike!

Ingredients

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For the Chocolate Cake:

  • 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

For the Chocolate Buttercream Frosting:

  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 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

  1. For the Chocolate Cake

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease two 8 or 9-inch cake pans (8-inch pans will result in taller cakes). Line with parchment rounds. Curdle milk with vinegar. In a bowl, combine dry ingredients. Add oil, applesauce, vanilla, and milk mixture. Mix in boiling water. Divide batter into pans and bake. Let cool before frosting.

  2. For the Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

    Whisk cocoa powder to remove clumps. Cream butter, add sugar, milk, and vanilla. Mix until fluffy. Adjust consistency with milk or sugar. Frost the cake.

Notes

  • You can substitute almond milk for the soy milk if preferred.
  • Ensure the cakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
  • Store the cake in the refrigerator, especially in warmer climates, to maintain its shape.

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Keywords: Vegan, Chocolate Cake, Dessert, Vegan Cake, Chocolate Buttercream

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