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Ultimate Vegan Chocolate Cake

Creator Gaz Oakley
Total Time 45 minutes
Difficulty Medium
Servings 12
4.9 out of 5 (934 ratings)

What People Love About This Recipe

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"Best cake I've ever made"

Non-vegans can't tell the difference

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"Incredibly moist"

Stays fresh for days

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"Perfect for birthdays"

Always gets compliments

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"The ganache is divine"

Rich and silky smooth

Recipe Overview

This show-stopping vegan chocolate cake is rich, moist, and covered in a luscious chocolate ganache. The secret is using coffee to enhance the chocolate flavor and apple cider vinegar to help the cake rise beautifully.

Key Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour
  • Cocoa powder
  • Plant milk
  • Vegetable oil
  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Coffee
  • Dark chocolate
  • Coconut cream

Pro Tips from the Comments

  • Room temp ingredients: "Make sure everything is room temperature for the best texture" - @bakingqueen
  • Don't overmix: "Mix until just combined - overmixing makes it dense" - @cakeperfectionist
  • Let it cool: "Wait until completely cool before frosting or it'll melt!" - @patiencepays

Community Reviews & Tips

934 comments