Dairy-Free Chocolate Birthday Cake
Celebrate life’s special moments with this indulgent Dairy-Free Chocolate Birthday Cake, a rich and moist dessert that’s perfect for those avoiding dairy without sacrificing flavor. Made with creamy canned coconut milk and studded with dairy-free chocolate chips for extra decadence, this cake is as delicious as it is inclusive. Its easy-to-follow, one-bowl recipe ensures a smooth and velvety batter, and the addition of boiling water creates a tender, airy crumb. Whether frosted with your favorite dairy-free icing or simply enjoyed as is, this chocolate cake will be the star of any celebration, delighting vegans and non-vegans alike. Perfectly balanced sweetness, a deep chocolate flavor, and easy customization make this cake a must-try for birthdays and beyond!
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Ingredients
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup canned coconut milk
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy removal.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well-blended.
Step 3
Add the eggs, coconut milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until the batter is smooth.
Step 4
Stir in the boiling water slowly, mixing gently by hand or on low speed until combined. The batter will be thin.
Step 5
Mix in the dairy-free chocolate chips gently.
Step 6
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean.
Step 8
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans to cool completely on wire racks.
Step 9
Once cooled, frost and decorate the cake as desired with your choice of dairy-free frosting.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1643.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5079.6 |
| Total Fat 262.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 123.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 67.2g | |
| Cholesterol 372mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3924.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 718.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 86.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 408.7g | |
| Protein 90.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 82IU | 0% |
| Calcium 338.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 64.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4527.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories