Vegan Chocolate Cake With Vegan Icing

Did you know that vegan chocolate cake can be just as delicious and moist as traditional chocolate cake? This recipe proves that you don’t need eggs or dairy to create a decadent and satisfying dessert.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Vegan Chocolate Cake With Vegan Icing

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 45 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup Cocoa powder
• 1.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.75 cup Maple syrup
• 0.5 cup Coconut oil
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Almond milk
• 0.5 cup Vegan chocolate chips
• 1.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 cup Coconut cream
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the unsweetened applesauce, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and almond milk.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined. Fold in the vegan chocolate chips.
5. Transfer the batter to the prepared 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 from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. In the meantime, prepare the vegan icing by whisking together the powdered sugar, coconut cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
9. Once the cake has cooled, spread the vegan icing over the top.
10. Allow the icing to set for at least 1 hour before serving.
11. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 30g

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.