Basic Chocolate Cake Mix Vegan Spelt Recipe

This unbelievably easy recipe uses minimal ingredients to create a healthy and delicious vegan chocolate cake, brownie, muffin, or pudding! Made with wholesome spelt flour (or all-purpose flour), this recipe is naturally oil-free and adaptable to your preferences. Add chocolate chips for a fudgy texture, nuts and cherries for added flavor and texture, or coconut for a tropical twist. Perfect for baking enthusiasts of all levels, this recipe is also great for meal prepping – make the dry mix in batches and store it for quick and easy baking anytime! The applesauce keeps it moist, ensuring delicious results whether fresh, frozen, or reheated.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 114.9 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Basic Chocolate Cake Mix Vegan Spelt

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Basic Chocolate Cake Mix Vegan Spelt

  • Unsweetened Applesauce
  • Raw Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups spelt flour (or all-purpose flour)
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon salt

How to Make Basic Chocolate Cake Mix Vegan Spelt

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour your baking pan (9x13 inch for cake, muffin tin for muffins, ramekins for puddings).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: 2 cups spelt flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 ½ cups sugar, 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda, ¾ teaspoon baking powder, ¾ teaspoon salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the wet ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened applesauce, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 cup plant-based milk (almond, soy, or oat).
  4. Gently pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in your desired add-ins: up to 1 cup dark chocolate chips for a fudgier cake, ⅔ cup chopped nuts or cherries, or shredded coconut.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  7. **Baking Times:** * Cake: Bake for 40-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. * Brownies: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until edges are set and the center is slightly gooey. * Muffins: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. * Puddings: Bake in ramekins for 10-15 minutes, or until set.
  8. Let the cake cool completely before frosting (optional).

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

80g

Fat

2g

Carbs

9g