Thursday, May 5, 2011

Chocolate Cake

The blog doesn't mention cooking method though but it's probably just to mix dry ingredients with wet and into the oven immediately.

The BEST chocolate cake ever...that happens to be VEGAN. I kid you not!

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by aliciak
http://www.instructables.com/id/The-BEST-chococlate-cake-ever...that-happens-to-be/

The BEST chocolate cake ever...that happens to be VEGAN. I kid you not!

First off, I will admit, I have never been a cake person. For the first 20 years of my life (I'm 26 now), I rarely touched my birthday cake. I'm not sure if my palate didn't like boxed/store-bought cakes or what, but only when I started baking them myself did I begin to take a liking to the moist airy treat. Also, I am an omnivore, with a lot of vegetarian and vegan friends, so imagine my excitement when I perfected the best chocolate cake I have ever tasted, AND made it vegan in the process. Don't believe me? Bake it! You can thank me later. :)

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Step 1Ingredients

Cake Ingredients

1 1/4 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup warm water
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp distilled white or apple cider vinegar

Chocolate Glaze

1/2 cup sugar
4 tbsp margarine
2 tbsp soy milk
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp vanilla extract

Note: if you don't care to make it vegan, or don't have soy milk or margarine, you can use butter in place of the margarine, and whatever milk you prefer in place of the soy.

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Apr 30, 2011. 10:02 PMirisheyegrn says:

Wow wee woo,
Amaaaaaaazing cake .I made this cake for my partner and I and he was sooooo amazed when I told him of the ingredients and that it was Vegan .I used organic flour and sugar and Ghirardelli natural unsweetened cocoa.
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe .You are very sweet.Can't wait to share it with everyone.

Apr 27, 2011. 9:47 AMchristieflower says:

Not too shabby. I've been trying out veganism for about a month now and was craving a treat like chocolate cake.
I'm a die-hard baker, but new to the vegan methods (vinegar instead of eggs and such). So-- I followed the exact recipe instead of just getting ideas from the recipe like I usually do... with one exception. I just couldn't bring myself to mix it in the pan I was going to bake it in. Call me old-fashioned.
Now, I don't know if I'd call this the BEST ever, but by far the best vegan dessert I've had thus far.
The flavor was great, closest to Devil's Food, I'd say. The consistency was slightly dense and quite moist while still full of enough bubbles to remain spongy and soft. I really enjoyed the boiled "glaze", which for me turned into more of a fudge-like consistency when cooled.
I could see doing some really fun stuff with this cake... and I'll make it again (even when my vegan experiment is over!)
Nice work.

Apr 26, 2011. 3:07 AMvizipok says:

Thank you for this simple but delicious recipe! I baked it this weekend, and filled with blackcurrant jam, and covered with apple pectin. It was awesome!

Apr 21, 2011. 4:28 PMHollyHarken says:

This recipe sounds just like the "crazy mixed up chocolate cake" my grandma-in-law used to make. It has always been a favorite in our family. I mix it with my mixer and pour it into pans. That way I can use different shaped pans. I've even used it in a wedding cake; I just quadrupled the recipe.

It's an old depression era cake recipe that still works today and always will.

Apr 20, 2011. 11:04 PMRishnai says:

I often make chocolate cake from boxed mix, but when T-minus 1 hour until cake time is just too long, I pull out this recipe and make it in the microwave. Seriously! Put 1 cup of this mix in a tupperware, cover with two wet paper towels, and cook for 6 minutes on 40%. Then roll the paper towels back one inch from two edges and cook on 40% for another 6 minutes. It comes out moist like a brownie!

Apr 15, 2011. 8:51 AMlfriedman says:

This is very similar to a recipe in "I hate to cook" book.
It's very easy and delicious!

Apr 12, 2011. 12:49 PMlgiroday says:

This cake is fabulous. I've made it twice for birthdays and potlucks.
Two suggestions: 1, is to cut down on the sugar for both the glaze and the cake. I used half of what is calls for and I find it a lot better. No need for so much sugar in our diets anyway. 2, I used spelt flower to cut down on the gluten content and it worked perfectly. Equally as fluffy and delicious.

Apr 10, 2011. 5:24 AMkate0322 says:

I've made this cake twice and it comes out perfect. It is a total hit with everyone I have served it to. Very rich and decadent. Thanks Alicia!

Apr 6, 2011. 9:29 AMmhudak-collins says:

My daughter has Celiac along with the food allergies. Do you think that this cake would work with a 'baking' flour mix? I use it in all my cookie recipes and they turn out great. The binder used is additional guar gum.

Apr 6, 2011. 10:38 AMaliciak (author) says:

Hmm...what's all in the baking flour mix? Baking powder+salt in addition to the flour substitute?

Apr 4, 2011. 11:09 PMpollysaid says:

this actually is the best cake ever. sorry to be a baking n00b, but if i tried this omitting the cocoa powder, would it also be a good vanilla cake? or would i just need a different recipe for that?

Apr 5, 2011. 6:09 AMaliciak (author) says:

I've never tried omitting the cocoa powder. You might want to add additional flour (the same amount as the cocoa powder) to keep the dry-wet ratio the same, and maybe up the vanilla?

Mar 30, 2011. 5:54 PMLiz_comay says:

This cake is fantastic. Worked just as you said, and was just what I was looking for. I topped it with chopped pecans, unsweetened coconut and vegan chocolate chips. Yummy!

Mar 20, 2009. 8:54 PMjustinaparma says:

Today was my boyfriend´s birthday and I baked him this cake.. he couldn´t believe it was vegan (we are not vegans, but we try to take care of what we eat)... it is not easy here in Peru with so many delicious things! The only thing is that it resulted a bit flat... is there a way of making it grow a bit more? I olso think of making this same cake but with some fruit... maybe banana... or Lucuma...

Jul 11, 2009. 10:27 AM

laernmoer says:

are you sure it's not because of the elevation? Peru is pretty high and it's hard to cook things well in high altitudes.

Mar 28, 2011. 10:37 AMjmccabe says:

I lol'd

Mar 27, 2011. 1:21 PMWynterSun says:

This. This is my "go-to" chocolate cake, even if I'm not baking for vegans. So moist, chocolatey, and insanely delicious. I'm a skinny little thing, but I would stuff an entire cake in my face if I weren't so vain about my weight.

Thank you for sharing this kickass recipe...I-I think I love you.

Mar 27, 2011. 8:21 PMaliciak (author) says:

Yay! Haha...yeah, too bad that even though it's vegan, it's not exactly a health food. :)

You're welcome!!!!! =)

Mar 26, 2011. 7:22 AMlzaragoza says:

I've made a few vegan baked goods and this is by far the best recipe I have encountered. The cake itself was delicious and very easy to make. No need for a glaze or other toppings. Thanks for posting.

Mar 27, 2011. 7:37 AMaliciak (author) says:

Yay, so good to hear!!! Yes, the cake really does stand alone well. :)

Mar 24, 2011. 2:17 AMAlia65 says:

Hi! You rocked my world!! This cake is AWESOME! Amazing that there is no use of eggs! We all loved it and I will HAVE to double the recipe next time (this coming Sunday I have some Hindu vegetarians coming) as it was barely enough for the four of us! I did NOT make the glaze as time got away from me but will either today for the kids that are coming over to jam at my house with my kids! Thank you so much! I need a vanilla recipe from you too! How can I find you to follow your recipes?

Mar 24, 2011. 3:54 PMaliciak (author) says:

Yay!!!!! I know, isn't it crazy? All "normal" ingredients too. That glaze is really good and easy, though the cake stands alone.

I have a blog where I sometimes have recipes: http://www.aliciakachmar.com/blog/category/food/ Not always vegan, but vegetarian.

Feb 13, 2011. 5:51 PMmentalmystics says:

my cake "batter" is very watery, is it supposed to be like that? it literally looks just like water with some cocoa in it.

Feb 13, 2011. 6:37 PMaliciak (author) says:

Yep, it's pretty watery...

Feb 13, 2011. 8:39 PMmentalmystics says:

it doesn't turn out right :(
it's crumby and falls apart.

Feb 14, 2011. 6:01 AMaliciak (author) says:

Did you follow the recipe to the letter, measuring everything out? I've made this cake many times...and the 200+ commenters here can attest to its perfection!

Feb 14, 2011. 10:08 AMmentalmystics says:

yeah, i did everything, and i tried a similar recipe that had the measurements just a little different but that didn't work either, maybe it's my ingredients or oven. i'm using organic sugar that's a bit coarser and doesn't really dissolve well and a brown rice flower but the other recipe says i can use that kind of flower.

Mar 22, 2011. 7:20 PMhdefiglio says:

Rice flour will not work. Without any eggs, the gluten that develops from mixing the flour with wet ingredients is the only binder that will hold this cake together. Rice flour has no gluten, thus the cake has nothing to hold it together and it falls apart as you note. If you use a good all purpose flour, the recipe should work.

Mar 21, 2011. 12:12 PMcswilley-hickel says:

I recently went from vegetarian to vegan (the last documentary I saw finally pushed me over the edge)...my two kids are vegan also but my husband is not. I'm always looking for yummy things we can all eat and since we all have back-to-back birthdays coming up I am really excited to try this out! Sounds like a winner, will bake in Wed. for my hubby's b.day. Thanks!

Mar 21, 2011. 1:40 PMaliciak (author) says:

Ahhh which documentary? Food Inc?

Well, you will not be disappointed by this recipe! A few vegan favorites: http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/caramelized-tofu-recipe.html (this is like a healthy form of "crunch and munch"...I usually make rice along with it) I recommend making different pestos...you don't need the parm cheese...use different nuts or herbs, add lemon juice. And kettle corn: http://www.aliciakachmar.com/blog/life/homemade-kettle-corn-cheap-and-easy/

Oh, and for the kids, this is my recipe, "vegan pigs": http://www.aliciakachmar.com/blog/craft/how-do-you-make-an-edible-vegan-pig/

Mar 21, 2011. 2:54 AMAlia65 says:

Hi! [http://www.instructables.com/member/aliciak/] Thank you! My nephew is allergic to eggs and dairy and some of my sewing friends are vegetarians! Now I have something to serve these people! I'm going to try it on my daughter's 14 year old friends this Thursday!

Mar 21, 2011. 6:26 AMaliciak (author) says:

You (and your nephew and your friends) will not be disappointed!!! Let me know how it goes!

Mar 14, 2011. 1:19 PMClaireDeLoon says:

The cake looks amazing, but does it taste at all like vinegar. I absolutely hate vinegar, so I'd had to bake it and waste all the ingredients for a vinegar cake

Mar 14, 2011. 2:09 PMaliciak (author) says:

Nope, does not taste like vinegar whatsoever!

Mar 12, 2011. 5:22 PMbarbnjos says:

I have made this cake many times for potlucks, etc. It doubles well and after it's baked and come to room temp. poke holes in it and pour amaretto in the holes. Then you can also make a tofutti cream cheese frosting and I use a coffee grinder to chop Trader Joe's candied pecans to sprinkle on top. Trust me you get rave reviews, and of course the usual, "Are you sure this is vegan?

Mar 13, 2011. 8:38 PMaliciak (author) says:

Good to hear!!! Mmm amaretto. And anything from Trader Joe's sounds good to me!

Mar 10, 2011. 9:53 PMsnorton-1 says:

This is definitely the best chocolate cake recipe I have ever made. I used a Vegan Buttercream frosting on it, and we are now in sugar Heaven. Thanks so much for this awesome recipe!

Mar 11, 2011. 6:43 PMaliciak (author) says:

Yay!!!! Do you have a recipe for your frosting? Would love to try it!

Mar 9, 2011. 4:15 AMsdawson says:

Just wondering if anyone has ever tried making a layered birthday cake with this cake? Then frosting it with a vegan buttercream frosting. I am trying to find a good recipe for my son's birthday where I can make a cake for us. We are both allergic to dairy and eggs. Thanks so much:)

Mar 10, 2011. 9:54 PMsnorton-1 says:

Just did this very thing, doubled the recipe and it came out perfect. Baked in two round tins. Cooled and iced, then ATE!

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