Vegan Chocolate Cake with Vegan Icing

Indulge in the rich, moist decadence of this Vegan Chocolate Cake with Vegan Icing—a plant-based dessert that's as easy to make as it is irresistible. Crafted with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and almond milk, this dairy- and egg-free chocolate cake achieves a perfectly tender texture with the help of apple cider vinegar for a delightful rise. Topped with a luscious, creamy vegan butter frosting lightly sweetened with powdered sugar, this recipe is the ultimate treat for vegans and non-vegans alike. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply satisfying your chocolate cravings, this cake is ready in under an hour and serves up to 8 generously. Whether you're a seasoned baker or new to vegan desserts, this one is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
• 0.33 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 cups Powdered sugar
• 0.5 cup Vegan butter
• 2 tablespoons Unsweetened almond milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and dust with flour, or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the almond milk, vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until you have a smooth batter with no lumps.

Step 4

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

Step 5

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

Step 6

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.

Step 7

While the cake is cooling, prepare the icing. In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the vegan butter until light and fluffy.

Step 8

Add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and continue mixing on low speed. Gradually add the almond milk and vanilla extract, and beat until the icing is smooth and creamy.

Step 9

Once the cake is completely cool, spread the vegan icing evenly over the top and sides of the cake using a spatula or knife.

Step 10

Slice and serve your delicious vegan chocolate cake. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1171.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3972.1

Total Fat 170.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 71.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 45.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3333.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 616.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.6g	0%
Total Sugars 437.4g
Protein 32.2g	0%

Vitamin D 98.9IU	0%
Calcium 575.7mg	0%
Iron 19.0mg	0%
Potassium 1227.5mg	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: 37.2%

Protein: 3.1%

Carbs: 59.7%