Vegan Chocolate Cake

Chocolate cake will always be a classic. The perennial favorite is always the star of the party. It's loved by both young and old. This classic dessert is perfect for special occasions.

This little piece of heaven will satisfy all your cravings: it's dark, devilish and rich while also being fluffy and tender. Your friends and family will want to know your "secret" but won't believe how easy it is. It's also completely vegan!

Ingredients and Substitutions

You probably already have all the ingredients you need to make this vegan chocolate cake. The majority of the batter in this cake is just flour and water. Here's the rest of what you need and what can be substituted in a pinch.

• Flour Unbleached White flour is best for a fluffy, light texture. It's also known as all-purpose flour or AP, and is the most commonly found wheat flour at mainstream grocery stores. You can also use cake flour to get a more delicate, tender crumb.
• Sugar - White Granulated Sugar: The white granulated sugar is the easiest to incorporate into the batter, without causing any coarse crystals and adding additional flavors.
• Cocoa Powder: Unsweetened, natural cocoa powder adds a hint of bitterness that balances out the sweetness in the sugar. Dutch-processed cocoa powder has a richer flavor and a darker shade. Quality is important, no matter what you choose! Cocoa powder is the one ingredient you should spend more on for this recipe.
• Water You can make this amazing dairy-free cake with plain tap water! This recipe is lactose free and very affordable.
• Vegetable Oil: Neutral oils add richness and moisture to the cake, which prevents it from drying out when it is cut. You can use grapeseed, avocado, or rice bran oils, as well as other combinations.
• Apple Cider Vinegar: A little vinegar will give you a better cake rise. If needed, you can use white vinegar, champagne vinegar, rice or apple cider vinegar.
• Vanilla Extract: To change the flavor of your vanilla extract, you can replace it with other extracts that you like, such as almond, coconut, peppermint or orange.

Vegan Chocolate Cake

This is the step-bystep guide to making this vegan chocolate cake. Mix, pour and bake your cake and you will be well on your way!

Step 4: Once the oven has reached 350degF, mix gently the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, but be careful not to overmix. This will result in a cake that is too dense.

Step 5: Pour the chocolate cake batter into two 8-inch cake pans, or cupcake tins that have been prepared. Bake for 35 minutes or until toothpicks inserted in the center come out clean. To ensure the best texture and taste, let the cakes cool completely before frosting.

Success Tips

This cake is easy to make if you know how to mix the batter! This is a foolproof recipe for beginners or kids. Remember these essential steps to success:

1. Prepare your pans. Line the pans in parchment paper rounds and grease them thoroughly to prevent the cake sticking. You can also dust the pans with cocoa or flour to give them an extra layer. You can also use silicone pans but remember to grease them too!
2. Pre-heat your oven. Check that your oven has reached the correct temperature at least five minutes before you start baking. For predictable results, consistency is essential. Keep a second oven thermometer to check.
3. Do not over-mix. Stir the batter just enough to bring it all together. Leave a few lumps if necessary. Too much mixing will result in a dense and tough crumb instead of a light fluffy and tender one.
4. Test for doneness. Insert a toothpick in the middle of each layer to ensure the cake has been baked through. The cake should come out easily, with no wet batter. The interior should not be completely dry, but it's fine if some crumbs are still clinging.
5. Let the cake cool completely. Although it's hard to wait, your patience will pay off. The frosting will melt if you remove the cake too soon.
6. Decorate Let your inner artist out and decorate the cake with whatever you like! I used this vegan chocolate frosting to frost my cake, but you could also use vegan vanilla buttercream, or vegan chocolate ganache.

Serving Suggestions and Variations

This recipe's versatility is what makes it so special. You can turn it into a variety of delicious, unique desserts with a little creativity.

• Mug Cakes: For a small amount of indulgence in a coffee mug, grab a spoon and mug! Divide the recipe into half for 8 servings, or quarters to make 4! Microwave the mugs at full power between 1 and 3 minutes until barely set. Allow to stand for a minute, then enjoy.
• Cupcakes : You can make two dozen cupcakes with this recipe instead of a traditional double layer cake. This is perfect for bake sales, school birthdays or potlucks. Line 24 cupcake pans with paper or silicone liners that can be reused and bake them for 15-18 minutes until the toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Then cool and decorate according to your preference. Check out this vegan chocolate cake recipe for more information.
• Bundt Cake: If you are serving a large group, you can bake it all in one bundt pan. In a 10-inch bundt cake pan, grease it well and bake for 45-55 minutes. Let cool before turning onto a platter. Try this smaller but equally delicious chocolate vegan bundt-cake recipe using an 8-inch Bundt pan.
• Ice Cream Cake:Add a layer of ice cream to these two cakes for a frozen treat! Make your own ice cream from scratch, or use store-bought icecream in a silicone mould. To prevent the ice cream from melting, you should work quickly. Store the cake in the refrigerator until it is ready to be served.

FAQs

Vegan Chocolate Cake was first published on World of Vegan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the health benefits of a plant-based diet

A plant-based diet can lead to improved heart health, digestive health, energy levels, lower stress hormones, potential environmental protection, and better overall health. The following plant-based proteins can be found: legumes beans, whole grains and nuts. Plant-based foods are rich in vitamins, minerals as antioxidants and other beneficial compound that can help prevent damage to cells due to inflammation or oxidative injury. This can cause chronic illnesses such heart disease, cancer, and even death. Eating more fruits and vegetables can also increase fiber intake, which helps feed gut bacteria and promotes digestive health. Furthermore, research suggests that a plant-based diet may help improve moods by reducing stress hormones associated with consuming some animal proteins. Additionally, transitioning away from animal proteins is gaining popularity as an alternative way to combat environmental damage caused by factory farming.

Are plant-based diets sustainable?

For their environmental and health advantages, plant-based foods are becoming more popular. Plant-based food is generally more sustainable than food derived from animal resources. This is because it produces less greenhouse gases and causes less pollution. Plant-based diets also use less resources, as they are usually grown using fewer inputs than animals. Furthermore, animals raised in commercial farms often consume large amounts of water and land as well as fossil fuels. Because some environmental impacts of livestock production are linked to global warming, it's possible to reduce your carbon footprint by including more plant-based foods in your weekly rotation.

Can a plant-based diet lower the risk of chronic disease?

Due to its numerous health and environmental advantages, the plant-based diet has gained popularity in today's world. It involves eating mainly fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds and eliminating or significantly reducing animal proteins like meat or dairy products. Some advantages of a plant-based diet include improved heart health, digestive health benefits, increased energy levels, reduced stress hormones, and potential environmental protection. Plant-based diets can be supplemented with excellent plant-based protein sources.

What happens when I stop eating pork?

Your body will go through many changes if you quit eating meat. Your diet will likely be richer in fiber and less saturated fat as you move from animal-based protein to plant-based proteins like legumes, beans and whole grains. This change can improve heart health and benefit overall digestive health. In addition, this will result in a greater energy level and a better digestion. The ability to reduce stress hormones caused by excessive animal protein consumption may make your moods more stable. A popular way to combat the environmental damage caused to factory farming is to change to a plant-based dietary.

Are there any celebrities or athletes that advocate for a plant diet?

Yes, celebrities and athletes are big supporters of a plant based diet. These include NBA player Kyrie Irving, Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton, actress Natalie Portman, singer Meghan Trainor and NFL running back Kenneth Farrow. Each of these people have chosen the vegetarian/vegan lifestyle to suit their goals and achieved remarkable results in their athletic endeavors or artistic endeavors. Actress Alicia Silverstone has even written a book on her experiences with the vegan lifestyle called Kind Diet. Novak Djokovic, professional tennis player has credited his successes to his unconventional eating habits of eating mostly organic and vegan foods during competitions. His stats are significantly better since he started this routine. The four professional athletes all point out some notable qualities such as increased energy, quicker recovery from injuries and better overall health and well-being. This success story shows that plant-based nutrition can be a great tool to help athletes achieve greater athleticism.

Statistics

• According to research published, going plant-based can cut grocery bills by $750 a year per person, Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition. (forksoverknives.com)
• In fact, according to research published in the going plant-based can cut grocery bills by $750 a year per person, Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition. (forksoverknives.com)

External Links

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• Effects from Plant-Based Diets upon Weight Status: A Systematic Analysis - PMC


• For healthcare professionals, plant-based nutrition: Implementing diet as a primary mode of treatment and prevention of chronic diseases - PMC

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• PubMed: Long-term study of type 2 diabetes and the effects on beta-cell function - PubMed


• A 16-Week Randomized Clinical Trial: Plant-Based Dietary Intervention Increases Beta-Cell Function, Insulin Resistance in Overweight Adults - PubMed

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• How common is vitamin B-12 deficiency? The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition - Oxford Academic

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• Scientific Reports: An association between risk of breast carcinoma and plant-based dietary patterns.


• The carbon opportunity cost for animal-sourced food production on the land. Nature Sustainability

How To

How can you incorporate more whole foods into your plant-based diet?

You can improve your health by making conscious efforts to eat more whole foods. Start by replacing processed foods and animal protein with nutritious, high-nutrient alternatives like legumes and seeds. Include whole grains, nuts and fruits as a source of sustenance.

Focus on including a variety in colors in every meal. The powerful antioxidants found in colorful ingredients can boost immunity. Consider red pepper strips, black beans and spinach. You can create meal plans based on seasonal produce and include recipes that appeal to every tastebud. Smoothies, stir-fries, and casseroles are all crowd-pleasers.

Whole foods have a much longer shelf life than processed ones, which can be advantageous. You can save time shopping for vegan-friendly products by taking an hour each week to plan your meals.

To create a sustainable balanced lifestyle, you should explore all possible options. From making vegan cookies to substituting fish for chicken, there are many ways to do this. Exploration is key to making food choices that are healthy and delicious.

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