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Vegan Marble Mocha Cake
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Vegan Marble Mocha Cake

This Vegan Marble Mocha Cake combines two batters—one vanilla and one coffee-chocolate—to create a marbled dessert with a balance of subtle sweetness and mocha flavor. Using non-dairy milk, yogurt, and oil alternatives, it offers a vegan option for a moist cake with a tender crumb. The layered batters produce a distinct marble pattern, adding visual interest to the soft textured cake. The coconut milk ganache topping adds richness and a creamy finish to the cake.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 229 kcal
Course: Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients:
  • 1 cup non-dairy milk such as almond milk, oat milk, soy milk, 2 tablespoons
  • 3 tablespoons Non-Dairy yogurt or apple sauce
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • ¼ cup neutral cooking oil use 3 tbsp applesauce for Oilfree, generic cooking oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry ingredients:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour see gf option in notes below
  • 1/3 cup sugar (2 tablespoons more for sweeter)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
For the chocolate mocha layer:
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup coffee or use hot water for just chocolate layer, hot
For the ganache:
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips vegan
  • ½ cup coconut milk full fat
  • vanilla extract few drops

Instructions

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  1. In a bowl, mix all wet ingredients until well combined.
  2. In another bowl add all the dry ingredients and mix well. Then add all the wet ingredients and mix until all of the mixture is incorporated.
  3. If the batter is too thick, add in 1-2 teaspoons milk at a time until it is somewhat flow-y. You don’t want it to be too thin but it shouldn’t be too stiff when mixing it.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the cocoa powder and coffee and set aside.
  5. Divide batter into two bowls. In one of the batters mix in the cocoa coffee mixture until mixed in.
  6. Line 8x8 inch or 9x9 inch glass or ceramic baking dish or grease it really well. If you’re greasing it dust it with some flour as well
  7. Alternate pouring in the vanilla and the mocha batter into the pan. You can pour it however you like, if you want to keep it organic just spoon it organically into the dish (like in the pictures). Or you can put a large spoonful of mocha batter in the middle then another spoonful of the white batter on top. This will give you a zebra effect.
  8. Once all the batter is in the pan, tap it lightly to even it out. bake at preheated 350ºF (170ºC) for 30 minutes. Check at the 25 minute mark if the cake is done in the center, or continue to bake for another 10 minutes.
  9. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 15-20 min then tap it out of the baking dish.
  10. Make the ganache while the cake it baking. Heat the coconut milk in a small sauce pan or skillet over medium heat. Once the coconut milk is boiling, rapidly switch off the heat. Add in the chocolate chips, vanilla and mix in. Continue to mix in until the chocolate is melted evenly.
  11. Keep this chocolate mixture in the fridge to chill for 15-30 minutes, depending on the consistency of the frosting that you like. Then spread it all over the marble cake.
  12. Chill the cake again for 10-15 minutes for the frosting to settle in then slice and serve.Store covered on the counter for the day, refrigerate for upto a week.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with 1 cup almond flour, 3/4 cup oat flour, and 1/2 cup potato starch.
  • Increase milk to 3/4 cup when making gluten-free batter, and add 1/4 to 1/3 cup club soda to lighten the mixture before separating for marble layering.
  • Greasing and dusting the baking dish with flour helps prevent sticking and promotes an even bake.

Nutrition Information

Calories 229kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Sodium 133mg (6%) Potassium 160mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 77IU (2%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 83mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 229

% Daily Value*

Calories 229kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 133mg 6%
Potassium 160mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 77IU 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 83mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.