Make vegan blackout cake with deep chocolate flavor and creamy frosting. A decadent dairy-free cake recipe.
🧾 Ingredients
Chocolate Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1¾ cups unsweetened plant-based milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Pudding Filling
- 1½ cups plant-based milk
- ¼ cup sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Frosting
- ¾ cup vegan butter
- 2½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 2–3 tbsp plant-based milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ First, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch cake pans.
2️⃣ Next, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
3️⃣ Then, add plant-based milk, oil, vanilla, and vinegar. Mix until smooth.
4️⃣ After that, divide the batter evenly between the pans.
5️⃣ Meanwhile, bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
6️⃣ To make the pudding, whisk milk, sugar, cornstarch, and cocoa in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thick. Stir in vanilla and cool.
7️⃣ Next, beat vegan butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla. Mix until fluffy.
8️⃣ Then, assemble the cake by spreading pudding between layers. Frost the top and sides.
9️⃣ Finally, crumble cake scraps over the top for a classic blackout finish.
💡 Tips & Variations
- For extra moisture, brush cake layers with espresso.
- Alternatively, use dark cocoa powder for deeper flavor.
- For gluten-free, substitute a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- For extra indulgence, add chocolate chips to the batter.
- Additionally, chill before slicing for cleaner cuts.
🌟 Benefits of Vegan Blackout Cake
First, this cake delivers intense chocolate flavor without dairy.
Additionally, plant-based ingredients reduce saturated fat.
Moreover, cocoa provides antioxidants.
Furthermore, it’s egg-free and cholesterol-free.
In addition, it’s suitable for many dietary needs.
Finally, it proves vegan desserts can be rich and indulgent.
📊 Nutrition Facts (Per Slice – Approximate)
- Calories: 420
- Protein: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 5g
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 380mg
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
To make this cake kid-friendly, reduce cocoa slightly for a milder taste. Skip coffee or espresso. Decorate with dairy-free chocolate sprinkles or fun shapes to make it extra appealing.
