Chocolate Coconut Oil Cake and Frosting (Vegan)
Satisfy your chocolate craving with this vegan-friendly cake! Not only is it quick and easy—the cake and frosting are egg and dairy free!
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 cup water, cool
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 6 3/4 ounces
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
For the Frosting
- 2 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, for vegan, check the label
- 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/4 cup nondairy milk, or regular milk or half-and-half
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- Dash salt
- 2 1/2 to 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
For the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Lightly grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan or spray it with baking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, 1/2 cup of coconut oil, water, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla; whisk to blend.
- Add the flour, 1/4 cup of cocoa powder, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the first mixture and whisk until blended.
- Stir in the vinegar and pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake the cake for about 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Transfer the cake to a rack to cool.
For the Frosting:
- Put the chocolate chips and 1 1/2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a heat-safe bowl and place it over simmering water. Heat and stir until the chocolate chips are melted and smooth.
- With an electric mixer, beat in the nondairy milk or half-and-half, 4 tablespoons of cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, the almond extract, and a dash of salt. Beat in enough powdered sugar to make a spreadable frosting.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.
- Store the cake in a covered container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 349kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 0.3mgSodium: 219mgPotassium: 105mgFiber: 2gSugar: 43gVitamin A: 22IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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