Fabulous Vegan Fudge Cake with Bittersweet Icing

The first known recipe for chocolate cake appeared in 1764 in a book titled ‘The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy’ by Hannah Glasse.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Fabulous Vegan Fudge Cake with Bittersweet Icing

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Vegan Courses: Cake, Dessert 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: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Coconut milk
• 0.5 cup Coconut oil
• 0.75 cup Maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 cup Vegan dark chocolate
• 0.25 cup Vegan butter
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoon Plant-based milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the coconut milk, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until well combined.
5. Pour the batter into the greased cake pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Meanwhile, prepare the bittersweet icing by melting the vegan dark chocolate and vegan butter in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water. Stir until smooth.
9. Remove the bowl from the heat and stir in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and plant-based milk until well combined.
10. Once the cake has cooled, spread the bittersweet icing evenly over the top.
11. Allow the icing to set for at least 1 hour before serving.
12. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16g25%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 36g

Protein 4g8%

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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.