Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsGreen LemonChocolate Cake Recipe

Chocolate Cake Recipe

Inspired by Green Lemon
Time1h
Serves8

Rich vegan chocolate cake served with coconut whipped cream.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Coconut Whipped Cream Ingredients

Method

Cake Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, non-dairy milk, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil until well combined.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

  5. 5

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Cool the Cake

    Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Coconut Whipped Cream Directions

  1. 7

    Prepare Coconut Milk

    Remove the chilled coconut milk from the fridge and scoop out the solid cream that has separated at the top.

  2. 8

    Whip the Cream

    Using a hand mixer or whisk, whip the solid coconut cream until fluffy. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract while continuing to whip.

  3. 9

    Serve

    Serve the whipped coconut cream on top of the cooled chocolate cake.

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