This knock-your-socks-off vegan chocolate cake is a rich and indulgent dessert that will satisfy any chocolate lover. Made with plant-based ingredients, this cake is moist, fudgy, and full of chocolaty goodness. It's perfect for birthdays, special occasions, or just whenever you're craving a decadent treat. With a prep time of only 15 minutes and a bake time of 30 minutes, you can have this delicious cake on the table in no time. Get ready to have your taste buds amazed by this vegan delight!
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the almond milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
- Pour in the boiling water and mix again until the batter is smooth and evenly combined.
- Stir in the apple cider vinegar, making sure it is well incorporated into the batter.
- Divide the batter equally between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cakes are cool, you can frost them with your favorite vegan frosting or enjoy them as is!
Interesting Facts
This vegan chocolate cake is so delicious that even non-vegans will love it!
The addition of boiling water to the batter helps create a moist and tender texture in the cake.
You can customize this cake by adding vegan chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the batter before baking.
Leftover cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.