Vegan Chocolate Cake
Self-raising flour, coco sugar and cacao come together in this American vegetarian — 30 minutes, one step, and the kind of result worth repeating. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), one step of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for oven and blender. At easy difficulty across one step, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
Diet: vegetarian — no meat or fish, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: Gluten Egg Tree nuts
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How to make it
- Simply mix all dry ingredients with wet ingredients and blend altogether. Bake for 45 min on 180 degrees. Decorate with some melted vegan chocolate
You'll use: Oven · Blender
Watch how it's made
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Ingredient substitutions
- Self-raising Flour
- 1 cup plain flour + 1½ tsp baking powder + ¼ tsp salt
- Eggs
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking) · 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg
- Milk
- any unsweetened plant milk · ½ cup evaporated milk + ½ cup water
What to serve with Vegan Chocolate Cake
- Cream Cheese Tart Starter
- Rocky Road Fudge Dessert
- Hot Chocolate Fudge Dessert
- Beef Brisket Pot Roast Beef
Tips & common questions
How long does Vegan Chocolate Cake take to make?
About 30 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the one step and 8 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of self-raising flour?
Try 1 cup plain flour + 1½ tsp baking powder + ¼ tsp salt. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Vegan Chocolate Cake vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat, fish or shellfish, so it is suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheese for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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