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The Ultimate Chocolate Cake

Prep. Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

40 minutes

Servings

9'' pan

Difficulty

Easy

This is hands down one of the easiest and most delicious chocolate cakes I've ever made! It’s incredibly simple to whip up, and the result is a fluffy, creamy cake that's light and fun. Plus, the kids absolutely love it! It's perfect for those times when you're baking on a budget, like for birthday parties or family gatherings, and need a kid-friendly dessert. Feel free to get creative with toppings—cream, icing, candies, or anything else you like—everything works with this cake!

Ingredients

For the Cake

-Dry ingredients-

7oz (200g) all-purpose flour

4.2oz (120g) whole wheat flour

3.5oz (100g) Nesquik instant cocoa powder

1.2oz (40g) unsweetened cocoa powder

10oz (300g) granulated sugar

1.5 tsp baking powder

-Wet ingredients-

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

2 cups (480mL/16oz) plant-based milk

3.5oz (100g) plant-based butter

2 fl.oz (60mL) sunflower oil


For the Ganache

8oz (240g) vegan chocolate chips

1.7 fl.oz (50mL) protein-rich plant-based milk

Step by Step

Preheat the oven to 350F/170C, and prepare a 9'' sprinform pan, lined and ready for the batter.


Making the Cake

  • In a mixing bowl, mix the "dry" ingredients: flours, sugar, cocoa powders and baking powder. 

  • Melt the butter in a small bowl in the microwave for 30 seconds. Mix well and reheat for another 30 seconds if needed.

  • Create a pit in the middle of the bowl and pour the "wets": milk, melted butter, oil and vinegar. 

  • Quickly mix well to get a smooth consistent texture, and immediately pour the batter onto the baking pan.

  • Place the pan in the hot oven and bake for 35-40 minutes.

  • The cake is ready when the top seems crusted a bit, and has a tad of cracks. It will also be relatively firm to the touch in the middle of the cake, and stable when you gently move the pan. Alternatively, stick a toothpick in the middle of the cake. It should come out dry or with crumbs.

  • Wait for the cake to cool a little before you pour over the ganache.


Making the Ganache

  • Place the chocolate chips in a bowl.

  • In the microwave, heat the coconut cream until very hot, and pour over the chocolate chips. Mix for about a minute to get the chocolate to melt and reach a consistent smooth texture.

  • Heat the butter in the microwave just to get it melted. Pour it over the chocolate and mix. Pour this mixture on top of the cake. Let it cool for an hour at least before serving.

Notes

  • Another option is to pour the batter to a muffin pan (lined with paper cups), but note that baking time for muffins takes 20-25 minutes only.

  • You can substitute the whol-wheat flour with all-purpose flour.

  • The plant-based butter can be substituted with more vegetable oil.


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