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Chocolate Espresso Cake

Decadent Chocolate Espresso Cake – Dairy-Free Delight!

Indulge in this Chocolate Espresso Cake, a vegan, dairy-free delight infused with espresso flavors and customizable for gluten-free needs.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 cup dairy-free yogurt or vegan sour cream
  • 1/2 cup neutral oil e.g., vegetable oil
  • 1 cup vegan heavy cream or almond milk
  • 2 tablespoons espresso powder
  • 3/4 cup black cocoa powder or regular cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Frosting
  • 8 ounces dairy-free cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup vegan butter
  • 1 tablespoon espresso powder adjust to taste
  • 4 cups powdered sugar more or less to taste

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a round 9-inch cake pan by lining with parchment paper and greasing the sides.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, black cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until blended.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: dairy-free yogurt, neutral oil, and vegan heavy cream until smooth. Pour into the dry ingredients and mix gently.
  4. Fold the batter until just combined and then add the espresso powder, folding in carefully.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for about 65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Prepare the frosting by beating together dairy-free cream cheese, vegan butter, espresso powder, and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  8. Once the cake has cooled, spread the frosting evenly on top and sides of the cake.
  9. Serve and enjoy! Optionally, dust with cocoa powder or sprinkle with chocolate curls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 180mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting. Adjust espresso flavor to your liking. Experiment with different frosting options for variety.

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