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Decadent Vegan Chocolate Cake: Pure Bliss! Vegan chocolate cake: bake this moist, decadent dessert in under an hour. Rich cocoa, creamy almond butter frosting,

Decadent Vegan Chocolate Cake: Pure Bliss!

Indulge in this moist vegan chocolate cake, featuring rich cocoa and a hint of apple cider vinegar for pure bliss.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cups almond milk (or your milk of choice, at room temperature)
  • 2/3 cup melted coconut oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups organic sugar or coconut sugar (I used coconut sugar)
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8 or 9-inch round cake pans with coconut oil and line with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, combine almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Let sit for a minute until frothy. Whisk in the melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and coconut sugar. Add about one-third of the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Repeat with the remaining wet ingredients, being careful not to overmix.
  • Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  • For the Chocolate Almond Butter Frosting: In a blender or food processor, combine all frosting ingredients (listed below) and blend until smooth. Chill until ready to frost.
  • For the Ganache: Stir coconut milk and maple syrup in a small saucepan until gently boiling. Pour over chocolate chips, let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth. Let cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally, until thickened and spreadable.

Notes

- Use good quality cocoa powder for the best chocolate flavor.
- Don't overmix the batter; this is key to a tender cake.
- Ensure your frosting is chilled enough to be spreadable but not solid.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.