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5 from 1 vote

easy chocolate cake

This really is the easiest Vegan Chocolate Cake you'll ever make! It uses simple pantry ingredients, comes together in just a few minutes, but tastes rich and decadent. Once you try it, you'll never go back!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Cakes
Servings: 12
Author: Valentina | The Baking Fairy

Ingredients

  • cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white granulated sugar
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup nondairy milk
  • 1 cup water
  • cup vegetable oil
  • 4 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • Spray your two 8" cake pans with nonstick spray, dust with flour, and set aside. You can also use a baking spray with flour in it.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
  • Add in the nondairy milk, water, and oil, and mix vigorously. Add in the vinegar and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  • Let cake cool slightly in the pan, then remove and allow to finish cooling on a wire rack.
  • Let cake cook off completely before frosting!