Vegan Mocha Cake Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
• STEP 2.In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• STEP 3.In a separate bowl, combine the almond milk, coffee, sugar, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
• STEP 4.Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
• STEP 5.Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
• STEP 6.Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• STEP 7.Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
• STEP 8.While the cakes are cooling, prepare the mocha frosting by beating together vegan butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, coffee, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
• STEP 9.Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of mocha frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
• STEP 10.Decorate the cake with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder, if desired.
• STEP 11.Slice and serve the vegan mocha cake. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to use strong brewed coffee for a pronounced coffee flavor in the cake.
• For a richer chocolate taste, use dark cocoa powder instead of regular cocoa powder.
• To make the frosting extra smooth, sift the powdered sugar and cocoa powder before adding them to the butter.

Storage and Serving

• Store the vegan mocha cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
• Serve the cake at room temperature or slightly chilled for the best texture and flavor.
• Pair the cake with a cup of hot coffee or a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert.