Delectable Vegan Chocolate Cake

Delectable chocolate cake topped with berries and shredded coconut on a cake plate.
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cooking Temp: 300  F
Servings: 8
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

This Decadent Chocolate cake is made with simple pantry ingredients; every slice delivers rich cocoa flavor and a tender crumb that feels indulgent while still being completely plant-based. Fresh berries and coconut add a beautiful finishing touch, making this cake as stunning as it is delicious.

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply satisfying a chocolate craving, this cake brings pure comfort to the table. Each bite is rich, velvety, and perfectly balanced, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture that keeps you coming back for just one more forkful. Simple to make and impossible to resist, it's the kind of dessert that turns any day into a celebration.

The Cake
  • 3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
  • 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 3 tablespooons extra-light virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon prepared coffee (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • The Frosting
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup non-dairy milk
  • 2 tablespoons peanut-butter
    • Garnish
  • 1 cup mixed berries
  • 1/4 cup coconut flake
Instructions
  1. 1
    The Cake

    Preheat the oven to 300°F. Lightly grease one 9-inch round cake pan.

  2. 2

    Sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

  3. 3

    Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the warm water, oil, vinegar, coffee, and vanilla. Stir gently until the dry ingredients are moist, then beat vigorously with a wire whisk until the batter is smooth.

  4. 4

    Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center tests clean. Cool completely before frosting.

  5. 5
    The Frosting

    Combine all of the ingredients in a double boiler over medium-low heat, stirring until completely melted and smooth. 

  6. 6

    Spread the frosting over the top of the cake while the frosting is still warm. Let cool and set, then top with berries and coconut.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Serving Size 1 slice

Amount Per Serving
Calories 258kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.8g19%
Saturated Fat 3.4g17%
Sodium 188mg8%
Potassium 162mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 37.2g13%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g12%
Sugars 21.4g
Protein 4.2g9%
Vitamin A 18 IU
Vitamin C 2.6 mg
Calcium 34 mg
Iron 1.8 mg
Vitamin E 0.9 mg
Vitamin K 2 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.08 mg
Folate 28 mcg
Magnesium 28 mg
Zinc 0.6 mg
Selenium 8 mcg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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