Craving a guilt-free indulgence? Dive into this delectable Vegan Chocolate Cake! It’s the perfect blend of rich cocoa goodness and cruelty-free ingredients.
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup almond milk (or your preferred plant-based milk)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp white or apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips (optional)
Directions:
. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
. In a separate bowl, combine almond milk, applesauce, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined. If desired, fold in the dairy-free chocolate chips.
. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
. Once cooled, you can frost and decorate your vegan chocolate cake as desired.
Enjoy your luscious vegan treat!
