Deep Chocolate Vegan Cake

Indulge your sweet tooth with this Deep Chocolate Vegan Cake, a rich and decadent dessert perfect for any occasion. This plant-based recipe delivers a moist, tender crumb thanks to a combination of almond milk and apple cider vinegar that mimics traditional buttermilk. Made with pantry staples like unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and a touch of vanilla extract, this cake bursts with deep chocolate flavor in every bite. The use of boiling water creates a beautifully smooth batter, ensuring a luscious texture that will delight vegans and non-vegans alike. Ready in under an hour and topped with your choice of vegan frosting or a simple dusting of powdered sugar, this easy-to-make cake is sure to become your go-to for satisfying chocolate cravings. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or an indulgent treat, this chocolate cake guarantees big flavor without the dairy or eggs.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 200 grams All-purpose flour
• 200 grams Granulated sugar
• 50 grams Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 240 ml Unsweetened almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 80 ml Vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 120 ml Boiling water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until fully combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl or measuring jug, combine the almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Let it sit for 5 minutes to create a buttermilk-like reaction.

Step 4

Add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract to the almond milk mixture, then stir to combine.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.

Step 6

Slowly add the boiling water to the batter, stirring until smooth. The batter will be thin, but this helps create the moist texture of the cake.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

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 before frosting or serving.

Step 10

Serve as is, or top with your favorite vegan frosting or a dusting of powdered sugar for extra indulgence.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(924.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2278.2

Total Fat 82.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 45.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3065.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 388.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.5g	0%
Total Sugars 202.6g
Protein 31.7g	0%

Vitamin D 101.4IU	0%
Calcium 545.9mg	0%
Iron 18.0mg	0%
Potassium 1165.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.6%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 64.2%