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Secret Dark Chocolate Cake
[Vegan]

VC By: Vanessa Croessmann

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Secret Dark Chocolate Cake [Vegan]

Dairy Free

The biggest secret to this dark chocolate cake is the use of olive oil. It allows this cake to become super moist with a rich dark chocolate taste. Serve this with your favorite vegan ice cream or coconut whipped cream!

Ingredients You Need for Secret Dark Chocolate Cake [Vegan]

8 tablespoons raw cacao or cocoa powder (unsweetened)
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup raw cane sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
1/2 cup warm water
1 cup olive oil
1/4 vegan chocolate of choice, melted
Coconut whipped cream, to serve

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How to Prepare Secret Dark Chocolate Cake [Vegan]

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a springform.
Mix together dry ingredients and slowly stir in vinegar, milk, and water. Slowly stir in olive oil.
Pour cake batter into prepared springform and bake for 30 minutes. The cake will be done when a toothpick or skewer comes out clean.
Let the cake cool before releasing it from the springform.
Drizzle melted chocolate over the cake.
Serve with whipped coconut cream.

Nutritional Information

1) Making coconut whipped cream is really easy. Simply take some coconut cream (the thick white layer of a can of coconut milk) and beat it with a mixer until fluffy and thick.

Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.