Vegan Chocolate Cake

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This vegan cake is a really simple, yet very tasty cake.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 9x5-inch loaf cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • ¼ cup cocoa powder

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup water

  • cup vegetable oil

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

  3. Sift flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl.

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  4. Add water, oil, vanilla, and vinegar; mix together until smooth.

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  5. Pour mixture into the prepared pan.

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  6. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.

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  7. Serve with berries.

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Recipe Tips

You can use rice flour or something other than wheat.

Try adding chocolate chips or chopped nuts.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

275 Calories
10g Fat
45g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 275
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Sodium 304mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 3g 6%
Calcium 5mg 0%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 163mg 3%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.