Sugar-Free Vegan Chocolate Cake

Indulge in guilt-free decadence with this Sugar-Free Vegan Chocolate Cake, a delightful dessert that’s rich, moist, and completely free of refined sugar. Naturally sweetened with creamy Medjool dates, this cake blends whole wheat pastry flour and unsweetened cocoa powder for a wholesome yet indulgent treat. The secret to its velvety texture is a touch of unsweetened applesauce and a homemade vegan “buttermilk” made with almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Perfect for health-conscious bakers, this plant-based recipe comes together in under an hour and is ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or a simple weeknight treat. Pair it with your favorite sugar-free vegan frosting or enjoy a slice on its own for a chocolatey, nutrient-packed delight!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups Whole wheat pastry flour
• 1 cup Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
• 1.5 cups Medjool dates (pitted)
• 1.5 cups Unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 cup Coconut oil (melted)
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 1 cup Boiling water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease or line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat pastry flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a blender or food processor, blend the pitted Medjool dates and almond milk until smooth and creamy. This creates a natural date-sweetened paste.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix the almond milk-date mixture with apple cider vinegar and let it sit for 2-3 minutes. This creates a vegan 'buttermilk.'

Step 5

Add the melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and unsweetened applesauce to the ‘buttermilk’ mixture. Stir until well combined.

Step 6

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.

Step 7

Slowly add the cup of boiling water to the mixture, stirring until the batter is smooth. The batter will be quite thin, but that's normal.

Step 8

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

Step 9

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

Step 10

Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Once cooled, serve as is or frost with your favorite sugar-free vegan frosting. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1721.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3564.1

Total Fat 161.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 122.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3602.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 613.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 143.1g	0%
Total Sugars 257.9g
Protein 90.1g	0%

Vitamin D 131.8IU	0%
Calcium 1249.3mg	0%
Iron 47.4mg	0%
Potassium 7353.2mg	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: 34.1%

Protein: 8.4%

Carbs: 57.5%