Vegan Chocolate Chip Cake Recipe
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Vegan Chocolate Chip Cake Recipe
Description
The recipe combines non-dairy milk and yogurt with apple cider vinegar to mimic the chemical reaction typical in traditional cakes, helping the batter rise and maintain structure. Sweetened with unrefined sugar, it incorporates neutral oil or applesauce for moistness, while vanilla and optional almond extracts add gentle aromatic notes. The dry mix of all-purpose and wheat flour with baking powder, baking soda, and salt creates a reliable rise and texture.
Chocolate chips, both mini and regular-sized, provide rich, melty pockets throughout the cake. The baking process results in a golden loaf with a slightly firm crust while the interior remains soft and tender. After cooling, the cake can be sliced and served as a snack or dessert, enjoyed plain or with accompaniments like non-dairy whipped cream.
For variations, seasonal berries may be folded into the batter, or peanut butter swirled on top before baking. The recipe includes guidance for gluten-free and oil-free adaptations, making it a versatile choice for various dietary preferences. Storing at room temperature for two days or refrigerated up to a week preserves freshness, and freezing is possible for longer storage.
Ingredients
Wet:
- 1 cup non-dairy milk such as almond or soy
- 1 tbsp Non-Dairy yogurt or applesauce or non-dairy milk
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or other vinegar
- 1/3 cup unrefined sugar , use 1 tbsp more for sweeter
- 1/4 cup neutral oil or use 3 tbsp applesauce to make oil-free, such as organic safflower or canola
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- almond extract optional but wonderful, a few drops
Dry:
- 2 cups flour I use a mix of unbleached all purpose(1.25 cups) and wheat(3/4 cup
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips I like a mix of mini and regular size vegan chocolate chips/chunks/chopped up dark chocolate, vegan
Instructions
- Line a 9 by 5 inch or smaller loaf pan with parchment or grease well. Preheat the oven to 360 deg F (182 deg C). In a bowl, mix in the wet ingredients until the sugar is fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk 1 3/4 cup flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add spices of choice if you like. See GF option in Notes below. (Optional: Add 2 tbsp almond flour to the dry for additional texture). At this point you can also toss in seasonal berries of choice.
- Fold the dry into the wet until just about combined. Add more flour if needed 1 tbsp at a time to make just slightly thick batter (you might not need any depending on the flours used).
- Add 1/3 cup chocolate chips and mix in. Pour the batter into a prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top. or top with a streusel of choice.
- Bake for 50 to 55 mins. Cool for 10 mins, then remove from pan. Cool completely before slicing. Store on the counter for upto 2 days, refrigerated for upto 7 days, freeze (slices) for upto a month. See Tips above for troubleshooting.
- To make cupcakes/muffins: Bake for 22 to 24 mins for regular size muffinsBake in a brownie pan, bake for 40 mins.
Notes
- Use a mixture of unbleached all-purpose and wheat flour for best texture, or substitute a gluten-free blend as noted.
- In oil-free versions, replace oil with applesauce, acknowledging slight changes in moistness.
- Adding optional extracts like almond enhances flavor complexity.
- Store the cooled cake covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 7 days; it freezes well when sliced.
- Baking time may vary depending on pan size; test doneness with a toothpick.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 218kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 3.4g | 7% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 136mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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