Vegan Chocolate Cake
A rich and moist vegan chocolate cake made with simple plant-based ingredients. Perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings without any animal products.
Details
- Author: CuisineSavvy
- Cuisine: International
- Course: Dessert
- Servings: 8
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Diet: Vegan
- Tags: Vegan, Chocolate, Dessert, Plant-Based
Nutritional Values
This vegan chocolate cake is made with whole ingredients like flour, soy milk, and natural sweeteners. The use of coconut oil and cashews adds healthy fats, while the cocoa provides antioxidants. It's a delicious plant-based alternative to traditional chocolate cake.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 350 kcal | -- |
| Total Fat | 15 g | -- |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g | -- |
| Monounsaturated Fat | -- | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | -- | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | -- |
| Sodium | 300 mg | -- |
| Total Carbohydrate | -- | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g | -- |
| Total Sugars | 30 g | -- |
| Protein | 4 g | -- |
Ingredients
3 cups flour (430g), 1 1/2 cup sugar (280g), 1 teaspoon of salt, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1/4 cup cocoa (30g), 1 cup vegetable oil (250ml), 1 1/2 cup soy milk (375ml), 1/4 cup vinegar (60ml), 2 tablespoons coconut oil, 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract, 2 cups icing sugar (230g), 1/4 cup cocoa (30g), 1/4 cup soy milk (60ml), 1/4 cup cashews (40g).
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 180 \\u00b0C (350 \\u00b0F) and grease a round cake tin. 2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and cocoa powder. 3. Add the vegetable oil, soy milk, vinegar, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined. 4. Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 5. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting. 6. For the frosting, mix the icing sugar, cocoa, soy milk, and cashews until smooth. Spread over the cooled cake.
External Recipes
- Vegan Chocolat Cake (Health Score: 70)
Allergens
Soy, Tree Nuts
HealthScore: 70
This cake scores well due to its use of whole, plant-based ingredients and the inclusion of nuts for added nutrition. The sugar content is balanced with healthier fats and proteins from the cashews and coconut oil.