Vegan Chocolate Cake

Step 1: Preheat the Oven [00:36]

Crank your oven up to 350°F and prep your baking pans (8 or 9 inches).

Step 2: Prepare Parchment Paper [00:49]

Cut out circles of parchment paper for the bottom of the pans and oil them.

Step 3: Make Vegan Buttermilk [01:09]

In a bowl, combine dairy-free milk, vinegar, and vanilla extract. Let it sit.

Step 4: Mix Dry Ingredients [01:23]

In a large bowl, add flour, cocoa powder, cane sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together.

Step 5: Combine Wet Ingredients [01:43]

Add oil and the vegan buttermilk to the dry ingredients and mix with a spatula.

Step 6: Add Boiling Water [01:55]

Slowly add boiling water to the mixture and whisk until smooth.

Step 7: Pour Batter into Pans [02:21]

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared baking pans.

Step 8: Bake the Cake [02:31]

Place the pans in the oven and bake until a toothpick comes out clean.

Step 9: Make the Frosting [02:41]

In a bowl, cream together dairy-free butter and cocoa powder. Gradually add powdered sugar and dairy-free milk, mixing until combined.

Step 10: Check Cake Doneness [03:36]

Use a toothpick to check if the cake is done. If it comes out with crumbs, it’s ready.

Step 11: Cool the Cake [03:45]

Invert the cakes onto a cooling rack and let them cool completely.

Step 12: Frost the Cake [04:04]

Place the first layer on a turntable or lazy Susan, add frosting, and then place the second layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake.

Step 13: Add Toppings [04:46]

Chop up chocolate chips and sprinkle them on top for decoration.

Step 14: Serve and Enjoy [05:28]

Slice the cake and enjoy your delicious vegan chocolate cake!