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A moist, dark slice of The Best Vegan Chocolate Cake served on a white plate, dusted with cocoa powder.

The Best Vegan Chocolate Cake


  • Author: cocktailmixguide.com
  • Total Time: 45 min
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A simple recipe for a rich, moist vegan chocolate cake.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup cold water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Make three wells in the dry ingredients. Pour the vinegar into one well, the vanilla extract into another, and the vegetable oil into the third well.
  4. Pour the cold water over everything.
  5. Mix the ingredients with a whisk until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
  7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Frost with your favorite vegan chocolate frosting after the cake is completely cool.
  • You can substitute almond milk for water for a slightly richer flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 35 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: vegan chocolate cake, dairy-free cake, egg-free cake, simple chocolate cake