Indulge guilt-free with this Vegan Chocolate Cake—a rich, moist, and fluffy dessert that rivals any traditional recipe! Made without eggs or dairy, this easy one-bowl wonder is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or anytime chocolate cravings strike.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup water (or almond milk)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Frosting (Optional):
- ½ cup vegan butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 2-3 tbsp almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
1️⃣ Prep:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round pan.
2️⃣ Make the Batter:
- In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla. Mix until smooth (no overmixing).
3️⃣ Bake:
- Pour batter into the pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
4️⃣ Frosting (Optional):
- Beat vegan butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla until creamy.
- Spread over cooled cake.
