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vegan chocolate sheet cake

Vegan Chocolate Sheet Cake

Keri Bevan
This vegan chocolate sheet cake is delectably moist with a delicate crumb. It's topped with a decadent vegan buttercream frosting. This is the perfect cake for a party or special occasion. No one will even know that it's dairy free!
4.60 from 5 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 15 Servings
Calories 500 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup soy milk
  • 1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 2½ cups caster sugar
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup vegan yogurt
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup strong coffee or espresso
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For The Vegan Chocolate Frosting

  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegan butter
  • 4 tablespoons soy milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl mix together the soy milk and apple cider vinegar. Set aside for at least 5 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch sheet pan with parchment paper. Leave enough overhang to form handles to pull the cake out.
  • In a medium sized bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder,baking soda and salt.
  • In a large bowl mix together the vegan yogurt, vegetable oil, vegan buttermilk, hot coffee/espresso, and vanilla extract.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Using a stand mixer or a hand mixer, mix until there are no lumps - about 30 seconds.
  • Pour the batter into the sheet pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Transfer the cake to a cooling rack and allow it to cool before frosting.

To Make The Vegan Chocolate Frosting

  • Add the vegan butter, cocoa powder, salt, vanilla and 1 cup of the powdered sugar to a large mixing bowl. Using a stand or hand mixer, mix until a thick frosting starts to form.
  • Add the remaining powdered sugar one cup at a time and continue mixing until everything is well combined.
  • Add the soy milk one tablespoon at a time until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 83gProtein: 5gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 528mgPotassium: 201mgFiber: 4gSugar: 58gVitamin A: 653IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 3mg
Keyword vegan chocolate cake, vegan chocolate sheet cake, vegan sheet cake
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