Description
Indulge in the richness of this vegan chocolate cake, made with the finest ingredients and crafted with love. Perfect for special occasions or simply satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cup vegan butter (340 grams)
- 1 1/2 cup coffee (340 grams)
- 1 cup Dutch processed cocoa powder (85 grams)
- 1 cup dark chocolate (170 grams)
- 2 1/4 cup light brown sugar (454 grams)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 2/3 cup all-purpose flour (320 grams)
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp sea salt (can omit if using salted butter)
- 1 1/4 cup high protein vegan yogurt (300 grams)
Vegan Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
- 1 3/4 cup vegan butter (400 grams)
- 1/2 cup Dutch processed cocoa powder (45 grams)
- 1/3 cup melted dark chocolate (50 grams)
- 1 1/2 cup light brown sugar (300 grams)
- 1 tsp espresso powder
- 2 tbsp vegan heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease two 9-inch (23cm) round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another mixing bowl, combine the non-dairy milk, coffee, and vanilla extract.
- Add the sugar, cocoa powder, and melted chocolate to the dry ingredients and whisk until well combined.
- Pour in the non-dairy milk mixture and whisk until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cakes are cool, you can frost and decorate them as desired.
Notes
Tips: Make sure to use high-quality vegan chocolate for the best flavor. If using salted butter, omit the sea salt. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan chocolate cake, chocolate cake, vegan dessert