Vegan Chocolate Birthday Cake

Celebrate any special occasion with this indulgent Vegan Chocolate Birthday Cake that's as moist, decadent, and crowd-pleasing as its classic counterpart—without any dairy or eggs. This easy-to-make recipe features rich cocoa flavors and a perfectly tender crumb, thanks to the use of simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, almond milk, and apple cider vinegar to create a velvety vegan "buttermilk." Topped with luscious vegan chocolate frosting and optional chocolate chip accents, this cake bakes up in just 30 minutes and serves as a show-stopping dessert for vegans and non-vegans alike. Whether you're planning a birthday bash, anniversary, or any joyous gathering, this plant-based chocolate cake is the ultimate centerpiece for a celebration.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup Hot water
• 1.5 cups Vegan chocolate frosting
• 0.5 cup Vegan chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, mix the almond milk with apple cider vinegar and let it sit for a few minutes to curdle, forming vegan 'buttermilk'.

Step 4

Add the vegan buttermilk, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients. Stir until the batter is just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Slowly pour in the hot water, stirring until the batter is smooth and well combined.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Allow the cakes to cool in their pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Once cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of vegan chocolate frosting on top.

Step 10

Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.

Step 11

Optional: Decorate the top of the cake with vegan chocolate chips or other vegan sprinkles.

Step 12

Slice and serve the cake to enjoy a delicious vegan chocolate treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1484.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4665.1

Total Fat 218.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3195.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 693.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 80.0g	0%
Total Sugars 431.9g
Protein 63.9g	0%

Vitamin D 87.8IU	0%
Calcium 725.5mg	0%
Iron 38.2mg	0%
Potassium 3116.8mg	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: 39.3%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 55.6%