Easy Vegan Chocolate Cake!
This recipe yields one 2-layer cake or single layer 9×13 cake.
Also included is a recipe for Vegan Chocolate Buttercream Frosting.
We baked a cake yesterday which is kind of a big deal around here for two reasons:
1) I just don’t do a whole lot of baking in general
2) When I do bake, it’s almost always some sort of special occasion.
But who says it has to be someone’s birthday or a holiday to make a cake?
Not my 6-year old, that’s for sure.
She’s slightly obsessed with the cooking show Kids Baking Championship and after finishing another recorded episode she came to me all inspired, “Mama, can we make a cake today?”
I couldn’t think of a reason why not so…
When I said yes to making an impromptu, from-scratch chocolate cake, this girl couldn’t get her apron and chef’s hat on fast enough!
This quick and easy recipe will yield one 8″x8″ cake but if you’re feeling fancy, just double or triple the amounts then pour batter evenly into however many pans for the number of layers you’re going for.
This cake is delicious on its own or with just a light dusting of powdered sugar but to make it truly decadent, this is the frosting –> Vegan Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients for Vegan Chocolate Cake
You will need:
- all-purpose flour
- granulated sugar
- unsweetened cocoa powder
- baking soda
- sea salt
- vegetable oil
- white vinegar
How to Make Vegan Chocolate Cake
For a 9×13 Cake
- To make a single-layer 9×13 cake, bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Easy Vegan Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cups water
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- To a large mixing bowl, add flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
- Stir dry ingredients together then add water, vegetable oil, and vinegar.
- Mix just until blended.
- Pour equal amounts of batter into two prepared 8" round baking pans. Bake 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- To make a single-layer 9×13 cake, bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cassidy
This looks incredible, chocolate cake is my fave 😋
Valmai
You don’t give measurements or fan oven choice ! Otherwise I’d love to try this
thiswifecooks
Hi there! All measurements are listed on the printable recipe card. Exact cooking time can vary depending on the oven used but in general, baking time in a convection/fan oven is about 25% less.
Jenn S.
This cake looks amazing – so moist!
Linda and Alex @ Veganosity
Awww, your daughter is so cute. I loved baking with my kids when they were young. Chocolate cake is always a win. It looks delicious!
Plant Power Couple
OMG, this chocolate cake is EVERYTHING. I need to find a reason to make this ASAP lol. Thanks so much for the recipe!!
fitfoodienutter
I don’t normally bake either but I totally agree – it doesn’t have to be for a special occasion! Baking is a great way of getting the little ones involved into cooking too, isn’t it?!
dreenaburton
What an adorable pic!! Have to say that first… now the cake. Just pass it on over, already. 😉
Kim
I don’t bake very well, but this recipe was easy and my cake did not fall apart and was actually delicious. My husband said it was the best he ever had. Thank you for the recipe. God bless.
thiswifecooks
Thanks for letting me know, Kim! I’m so glad the cake turned out well! 🙂