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Vegan Chocolate Cake

A rich vegan chocolate cake made without eggs or dairy. The cake uses oil and plant-based milk to stay moist while cocoa powder creates a deep chocolate flavor.

Total time
40 min
Servings
9
Calories
240
Protein
4g
Vegan Chocolate Cake
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Step 2

    Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.

  3. Step 3

    In a large bowl combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.

  4. Step 4

    In another bowl mix plant milk, oil, vinegar, and vanilla.

  5. Step 5

    Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients.

  6. Step 6

    Stir until the batter becomes smooth.

  7. Step 7

    Fold in chocolate chips if desired.

  8. Step 8

    Pour the batter into the baking pan.

  9. Step 9

    Bake for 25–30 minutes.

  10. Step 10

    Allow the cake to cool before slicing.

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