Vegan Chocolate Cake with Chocolate-Orange Frosting
*Vegan Chocolate Cake:*
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup non-dairy milk (almond, soy, or coconut)
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
3. Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
4. Add non-dairy milk, oil, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar. Mix until combined.
5. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
6. Bake 25-30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
*Chocolate-Orange Frosting:*
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted vegan butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
1. Beat vegan butter until creamy.
2. Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, orange juice, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until smooth.
*Assembly:*
1. Let cakes cool completely.
2. Spread frosting on top of one cake layer.
3. Top with second cake layer.
*Variations:*
1. Lemon Frosting: Replace orange juice with lemon juice.
2. Espresso Cake: Add 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder.
3. Raspberry Filling: Spread raspberry jam between cake layers.
Enjoy 😋