A Chocoholic’s Dream Come True: 15 Decadent Vegan Chocolate Cakes

Calling all chocoholics. Today, lovers of dark and decadent treats everywhere have a reason to celebrate because January 27th is National Chocolate Cake Day. Yes, it seems like they come up with holidays for oddly specific things, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, there is no clear evidence of why and when this day came into existence, but we will accept that we may never know the answer to why National Chocolate Cake Day exists. After all, we’re happy to have any reason to grab a slice of this Decadent Superfood Chocolate Cake or this Me-Sized Cake for One … or any other kind of chocolate cake, for that matter. Our love for chocolate is strong and if you want proof, just look at how many different kinds there are. There’s German chocolate, devil’s food cake, death by chocolate, lava, Black Forest … there are so many choices!

Check out the cakes we had last year in 20 Dark and Decadent Chocolate Cake Recipes and prior to that in 10 Vegan Recipes for National Chocolate Cake Day and then get ready because this year, we have 15 new recipes to help you celebrate.

1. Mini Chocolate and Chestnut Stacks

If you are looking for to add a little extra excitement to your dessert tray, look no further. These Mini Chocolate and Chestnut Stacks are the perfect bite-sized dessert are as tasty as they are impressive. The rich chocolate cake sandwiches the delicate homemade chestnut cream in an elegantly delicious treat.

2. Flourless Chocolate Coconut Cake 

This Flourless Chocolate Coconut Cake is absolutely stunning! It’s sweet, delicate, gooey, rich, chocolaty, requires only five ingredients, and as a bonus, it’s also flourless, gluten-free, and grain-free. Crispy on the outside, but creamy on the inside, this cake just melts in your mouth.

3. Double Layer Chocolate Mousse Cake 

The only thing better than a chocolate mousse cake is a Double Layer Chocolate Mousse Cake! That’s right, this ultra decadent cake is composed of two layers of cocoa sponge, two layers of silky cashew-based chocolate mousse, all encased in a dark chocolate ganache. You seriously can’t go wrong.

4. Chocolate Fondant 

This decadent Chocolate Fondant is gluten-free, grain-free, and it contains no added sugar! It tastes downright indulgent: chocolatey, slightly crispy on the bottom, and beautifully gooey in the middle. Not only is it made from good-for-you ingredients, as far as desserts go, but it’s also incredibly easy to make!

5. Raw German Chocolate Cake

German chocolate cake is always a decadent experience: chocolate cake layered with rich, creamy coconut-pecan frosting. This Raw German Chocolate Cake is a healthier version of this classic American dessert. The crust is made from oats and dates while the rich, creamy frosting is made from coconut meat, shredded coconut, and gooey dates. It is super simple to make, gluten-free, grain-free, and oil-free, too! It takes around 20-25 minutes to make from start to finish — there’s just nothing better than an easy dessert.

6. Almond Flour Chocolate Cake

This Almond Flour Chocolate Cake is so decadent and delicious you would never guess that it’s flourless! Well, free from all-purpose flour, that is. The sponge in this cake is made from almond flour, dates, raw cacao powder, coconut oil, almond milk, and flax. The layers are then slathered with a velvety smooth cashew-caramel cream and stacked on top of each other. Moist, fluffy, and scrumptious, this is a wonderful cake to make for a special occasion.

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7. Chocolate Mug Cake 

You have to be a hardcore chocolate lover to fully appreciate the beauty of this Chocolate Mug Cake. Decadent and chocolatey, it cooks in under five minutes and can be made sugar-free. Keep your pantry stocked with these ingredients because never again will you have a sudden chocolate craving that goes unsatisfied.

8. Chocolate Mini Cake Bites With Chocolate Coconut Yogurt Icing 

Chocolate makes everything better, but an entire cake is not an everyday thing. So why not have Chocolate Mini Cake Bites With Chocolate Coconut Yogurt Icing? Enter these little desserts. They’re the perfect bite-sized treat for enjoying with a tall glass of organic unsweetened almond milk.

9. Kladdkaka: Swedish Chocolate Mud Cake 

This Swedish Kladdkaka translates literally as “gooey cake,” but its texture is most similar to a mud cake. Made from almond flour and almond butter, it is completely flourless but so rich and decadent. No matter how you slice it, this awesome chocolatey creation is the cookie dough of the cake world — and it simply doesn’t get better than that! With so much coolness in one gooey chocolate cake recipe, we wouldn’t blame you for wanting to run to the kitchen to try this out immediately.

10. Single Serving Chocolate Lava Cake 

For chocolate lovers, or for those who are just craving something sweet, this Single Serving Chocolate Lava Cake is for you! This rich, gooey chocolate lava cake is the perfect thing to satisfy a sweet tooth. Ridiculously easy to make, the batter of this cake contains protein batter, so you don’t have to feel too guilty when you indulge. Best of all, this recipe makes one serving, so you won’t be tempted by leftovers. Serve with ice cream for the perfect dessert.

11. Raw Chocolate Cream Cake With Berries 

This delicious Raw Chocolate Cream Cake With Berries is simple but decadent and free from refined sugar. The crust is made from nuts and dates, the filling is made from coconut milk sweetened with dates, and the filling is rich and chocolatey. A topping of fresh or frozen berries is the perfect accompaniment to the chocolate and a sprinkle of powdered sugar on the top makes it look magical.

12. Chocolate Raspberry Layer Protein Cake

You may have only thought of protein powder in relation to smoothies and hitting the gym, but you can also use it in baking. This gluten-free Chocolate Raspberry Layer Protein Cake is made from a blend of different flours, cacao powder, and chocolate protein powder to make it less of a guilty pleasure and more of a dessert with benefits. The ganache meanwhile is incredible, and likely to become a favorite for topping all your chocolate based desserts — no butter or sugar required.

13. Chocolate Avocado Mousse Cake

This Chocolate Avocado Mousse Cake is rich, creamy, and indulgent but made with good, nutritious ingredients. The cake consists of a baked bottom layer made from gluten-free flours, peanut butter, raw cocoa, maple, and plant-based chocolate milk. It is topped with a chocolate mousse layer, which is based on avocados and raw cocoa. Avocados are high in potassium, vitamins and full of healthy fats and fiber – and they are simply a great vegan ingredient in creamy sweet dishes.

14. Chocolate Carrot Cake With Walnut-Date Frosting 

Chocolate cake and carrot cake are amazing, but when combined together, they’re downright awesome. The result is this decadent, gluten-free Chocolate Carrot Cake With Walnut-Date Frosting. Dates are used as a natural sweetener in both the cake and the frosting, adding just the right amount of sweetness to offset the flavors of the chocolate. A thick layer of rich, fudgy walnut-date frosting coats the moist, chocolatey cake. This is the cake to make for birthdays and holidays alike.

15. Chocolate Cake With Peanut Butter Frosting 

This Chocolate Cake With Peanut Butter Frosting is a must-make for any fan of peanut butter and chocolate. It starts with four dark, chocolatey, coffee-infused cakes that are coated in a rich, peanut butter buttercream frosting. With such amazing flavors, this cake knows no limits — it’ll be a hit any time of year.

Of course, if you need more recipes, then just stop on by our vegan chocolate cake recipes page to find your perfect match.

Lead image source: Chocolate Mug Cake