Decadent and Rich Vegan Chocolate Cake Recipe

This vegan chocolate cake is a true showstopper. Made with simple and wholesome ingredients, it is incredibly moist, rich, and chocolaty. This recipe is perfect for those who follow a vegan diet or have dairy and egg allergies. With a smooth and creamy chocolate frosting, this cake will satisfy all your chocolate cravings. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just craving a slice of chocolatey goodness, this vegan chocolate cake is sure to impress.

Ingredients

• 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add the almond milk, applesauce, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix well until the batter is smooth and well combined.
4. Gradually pour in the boiling water while stirring the batter. The batter will become thin, but that's normal.
5. Divide the batter equally between the prepared cake pans.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. In the meantime, prepare the chocolate frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened vegan butter until creamy.
9. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with almond milk, until well combined and smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
10. Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of chocolate frosting on top.
11. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining chocolate frosting.
12. Garnish the cake with chocolate shavings, if desired.
13. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to set before serving. Enjoy!

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