Best Chocolate Cake Ever (And Vegan Too)

The first chocolate cake recipe dates back to 1764, making chocolate cake one of the oldest recorded cake recipes in history.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Best Chocolate Cake Ever (And Vegan Too)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Vegan Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Vegan Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 1 cup Plant-based milk (such as almond or soy milk)
• ¹⁄₂ cup Coconut oil (melted)
• ¹⁄₂ cup Maple syrup
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Hot water
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vegan chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the applesauce, plant-based milk, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until well combined.
5. Stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth.
6. If desired, fold in the vegan chocolate chips.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10. Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Once cooled, frost the cake with your favorite vegan frosting, if desired.
12. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 35g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.