Vegan Recipes Cake – Rich Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake
A rich, moist, one-bowl chocolate cake that’s completely vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly — made with wholesome ingredients and ready to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
Ingredients
-
1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
-
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
-
¾ tsp baking soda
-
¾ tsp baking powder
-
¼ tsp salt
-
1 cup non-dairy milk
-
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
-
¾ cup maple syrup or ⅔ cup cane sugar
-
¼ cup neutral oil (avocado, canola, or melted coconut)
-
1 tsp vanilla extract
-
Optional: 1 tsp espresso powder, ½ cup dairy-free chocolate chips
Instructions
-
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8- or 9-inch cake pan.
-
In a small bowl, mix non-dairy milk and vinegar. Let sit 5–10 min.
-
In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
-
Add syrup, oil, vanilla, and milk mixture. Whisk until smooth.
-
Pour into pan. Bake 28–32 min, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
-
Cool in pan 10 min, then transfer to wire rack. Frost when fully cool.
Notes
-
For cupcakes: Bake 18–20 minutes.
-
For a layer cake: Double the recipe and use two pans.
-
Store in airtight container at room temp for 3 days or refrigerate for 5.