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Best Vegan Gluten Free Chocolate Cake

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 12 slices
Calories 350
A rich and moist vegan gluten-free chocolate cake perfect for any celebration or craving. Made with simple ingredients and topped with luscious vegan chocolate buttercream.

Ingredients

wet ingredients

  • 1.5 cups unsweetened dairy free milk (350 g)
  • 1 tsp acv (room temperature, mixed before the batter)
  • 3 cups oat flour (sifted, 360 g)
  • 2/3 cup cocoa powder (65 g)
  • 2 tbsp arrowroot powder
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1.25 cups unsweetened applesauce or dairy free yogurt (375 g, room temperature)
  • 1.25 cups coconut sugar or organic granulated sugar (250 g)

frosting

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three 6-inch cake pans and line with parchment paper.
  • Mix dairy free milk and acv in a small bowl; set aside for 5 minutes to make vegan buttermilk.
  • Whisk together dry ingredients: oat flour, cocoa powder, arrowroot, baking powder, and baking soda.
  • Combine vegan buttermilk, applesauce, and sugar in a large bowl; add dry ingredients and whisk until just combined.
  • Divide batter evenly into pans and bake for 37-40 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.
  • Frost with vegan chocolate buttercream, layering and decorating as desired. Store leftovers in fridge up to 5 days or freeze for 2 months.

Notes

Ensure cakes are fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: vegan
Keyword: Chocolate, Gluten-Free, Vegan