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Vegan Chocolate Cake

Fudgy Vegan Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup water
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup vegan chocolate chips (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Add water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
  3. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake on the middle rack for 30 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  4. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then turn out onto the rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For the richest flavor, use cooled strong black coffee instead of water. The coffee amplifies the chocolate without tasting like a mocha. The cake keeps well at room temperature for three days stored in an airtight container.