Name: The Best Vegan Chocolate Cake (Rich, Moist & No One Will Know)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour; ¾ cup (75g) Dutch-process cocoa powder; 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1 cup (240ml) unsweetened applesauce; ½ cup (120ml) neutral oil (vegetable or canola); 2 cups (480ml) hot strong coffee or hot water; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

The Best Vegan Chocolate Cake (Rich, Moist & No One Will Know)

This is hands-down the best vegan chocolate cake recipe - incredibly moist, rich, and nobody will guess it's dairy-free. Perfect for birthdays!

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Prep Time 15 min

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Cook Time 30 min

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Total Time 45 min

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Servings 12 servings

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1 Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and dust with cocoa powder, tapping out excess.
2 In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until no lumps remain.
3 In a separate bowl, whisk together applesauce, oil, hot coffee, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4 Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Whisk for exactly 2 minutes - the batter will be thin and that's correct.
5 Let the batter sit for 5 minutes to allow flour to fully hydrate.
6 Divide batter evenly between prepared pans (about 2¾ cups per pan).
7 Bake for 28-32 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
8 Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely before frosting.
9 Store unfrosted cake covered at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze wrapped for up to 3 months.

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