Easy Vegan Chocolate Cake Recipe

This unbelievably delicious vegan chocolate cake is a game-changer! Accidentally vegan and surprisingly quick, this recipe uses pantry staples for a decadent dessert that's ready in under an hour. Perfect for beginner bakers, it's so easy, you'll be amazed. Make it a classic cake or transform it into adorable cupcakes – the choice is yours!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 243.5 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Vegan Chocolate Cake

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How to Make Easy Vegan Chocolate Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking pan or line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 ½ cups sugar, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, ¾ teaspoon baking soda, and ¾ teaspoon salt.
  3. Create three wells in the dry ingredients.
  4. Pour ½ cup vegetable oil into one well, 1 tablespoon white vinegar into another, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the last well.
  5. Gradually pour in 1 cup of water, mixing gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan. For cupcakes, fill each liner ¾ full.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes for the cake, or 20-22 minutes for cupcakes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cool completely before frosting (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

89g

Fat

5g

Carbs

13g

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