Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake topped with vegan frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Vegan Frosting Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting Directions
- 7
Prepare the Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the vegan butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until well combined.
- 8
Add Vanilla and Milk
Add the vanilla extract and enough vegan milk to reach your desired frosting consistency. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
- 9
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 10
Serve
Slice the cake and serve. Enjoy your rich chocolate cake topped with vegan frosting!