This is a favourite recipe for birthday cakes and special occasions where the guests like chocolate…so it’s a regular! It whips up quickly and the applesauce helps it stay moist and delicious for days. It pairs well with some vegan ice cream for a special treat!
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| Prep Time | 15 minutes |
| Cook Time | 30-40 minutes |
| Servings |
bundt cake
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Ingredients
- 2 cups unbleached flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened plant milk
- 2 teaspoons vinegar Apple cider or white would work.
- 1 flax "egg" or egg replacer I used Bob's Red Mill Egg Replacer
- 3/4 cup applesauce
- 1/2 cup oil I used canola.
- 3/4 cup strong coffee cooled ( or substitute more plant milk)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon almond flavouring
Super Simple Chocolate Ganache
- 1 1/2 cups vegan chocolate chips I used Kirkland brand.
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1 Tablespoon refined coconut oil This makes it shinier.
- 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond flavouring
Ingredients
Super Simple Chocolate Ganache
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Instructions
- Spray a bundt pan with oil and then dust lightly with cocoa or flour.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a separate bowl, sift flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the plant milk and vinegar and let sit for a few moments.
- Add the applesauce, oil, coffee, egg replacer and flavourings to the large mixing bowl with the milk.
- Beat together all the liquids and then add your sifted dry ingredients.
- Beat until smooth and fully combined. Pour into your prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes. Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick. If it comes out clean, it's ready.
- Let cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes.
- Once the cake is cool, turn it out onto a plate and make a simple Chocolate Ganache.
Super Simple Chocolate Ganache
- In a microwaveable bowl, combine the chocolate chips and milk. Cook on high for 30 seconds. Remove and stir to melt the chips. Return to the microwave and cook again for 20-30 seconds and then stir again until it is smooth. Repeat if necessary but DO NOT overcook!
- Add the coconut oil, and flavourings and stir to melt and combine.
- Pour generously over the cooled cake while chocolate is warm. Decorate with your choice of roasted nuts or sprinkles, depending on your special occasion. Enjoy!
- *** This recipe is great as cupcakes! Just grease enough cupcake tins for about 24 and bake until a skewer comes out clean. When cool, drizzle with the ganache and decorate at will!
Recipe Notes
This is a delicious and easy way to decorate a cake, without using icing sugar!
Happy 66th Anniversary to my in-laws, Norman and Kathleen!
