Celebrate any occasion with our Decadent Vegan Devil's Food Cake, a delightful treat that's perfect for birthdays, Halloween, or just when you're craving something chocolatey and indulgent. This cake features an intensely chocolatey, fudgy, and moist sponge made from a blend of self-raising flour and vegan chocolate protein powder, layered with a rich and velvety chocolate frosting. It's a healthier take on a classic favorite, ensuring you can indulge in your sweet cravings guilt-free.
Ingredients:
- For the Cake:
- 150g self-raising flour
- 50g vegan chocolate protein powder
- 50g cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 100g sugar
- 240g dairy-free milk + 1 tsp vinegar
- 65g dairy-free yogurt
- 50g neutral oil (like sunflower or canola)
- For the Frosting:
- 200g dairy-free yogurt
- 40g vegan chocolate protein powder
- 40g cocoa powder
- 4 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions:
- Prepare the Oven and Tins:
- Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F). Line two round cake tins with parchment paper or grease them well.
- Create Vegan Buttermilk:
- In a small bowl, mix the dairy-free milk with vinegar and set it aside to thicken.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- Sift the self-raising flour, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, baking powder, and bicarbonate of soda into a large mixing bowl.
- Combine Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, mix together the thickened milk mixture, dairy-free yogurt, and neutral oil.
- Make the Cake Batter:
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
- Bake the Cakes:
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared tins. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Prepare the Frosting:
- Mix the dairy-free yogurt, vegan chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, and maple syrup until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Layer the cakes with the chocolate frosting, spreading it evenly between the layers and on top.
Enjoy this Decadent Vegan Devil's Food Cake, a perfect balance of health and indulgence, ideal for any celebratory occasion or as a treat for yourself! 🍰🍫🌱