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    Vegan Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Filling and Ganache

    Published: Apr 8, 2020 · Modified: Aug 6, 2020 by Pavani · 28 Comments

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    Rich and decadent Vegan Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Filling and ganache. This is a absolutely delicious cake that is sure to be a big hit for any occasion and you would not even know that it is vegan.

    White cake stand with vegan chocolate cake with a lit candle on top

    I started this blog in 2006 to share the recipes I was trying at home and at the time I wasn't even thinking of how long I would keep doing it. I am actually surprised that I have been doing this for 10 years already. So here's a chocolate cake recipe to celebrate the occasion.

    This cake is dedicated to the BM group, all my blogging buddies, my readers and my family who inspire me to keep blogging. Thank you all for your support without which this wouldn't have been possible. This Chocolate cake recipe is from Food52 Vegan cookbook.

    White bowl with small cake topped with strawberries

    Vegan Chocolate Cake Recipe

    To make a moist vegan chocolate cake recipe is quite a challenge. I have tried many recipes and they are either too dry or too mushy. But after quite a few trial and errors, I have about 3-4 eggless chocolate cake recipes that are amazing. Links to these are at the end of the post.

    This cake definitely defies all the misconceptions of vegan cakes. It is moist, chocolaty with a beautiful crumb. The highlight of this recipe is the filling. It is soooo chocolaty with a lovely mousse texture and is made with a secret ingredient.

    White plate with chocolate cake with shaved chocolate on top

    Ingredients needed

    There are 3 chocolate components for this recipe - cake, filling and ganache. Here's what you need for each:

    • Cake:
      • all-purpose flour - I add 1 cup of wholewheat pastry flour to add some fiber to the recipe
      • unsweetened cocoa powder
      • sugar
      • baking soda
      • salt
      • unsweetened milk - I love unsweetened almond milk or oat milk in my baked treats
      • apple cider vinegar
      • coconut oil - don't worry there is no tell-tale sign of coconut taste in the cake
      • vanilla extract
    • Filling:
      • pumpkin puree - this is the secret ingredient that makes the filling creamy and delicious. You won't even taste the pumpkin - chocolate is the main flavor.
      • cocoa powder
      • maple syrup
      • almond butter or cashew butter - another ingredient that makes the filling so creamy and decadent.
    • Ganache:
      • bittersweet or dark chocolate - try to use the best quality vegan chocolate you can get your hands on
      • coconut milk or almond or oat milk
      • maple syrup

    Instructions

    • First make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Brush 2 8" or 9" round spring-form pans with melted coconut oil. Line the bottom with parchment paper and brush the parchment with oil.
    • Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk well to combine.
    • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the nondairy milk and vinegar vigorously until frothy. Whisk in the sugar, oil and vanilla.
    • Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients in increments. Mix well and pour the batter into the prepared pans.
    • Bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven but leave the cakes in the pan until completely cooled.
    • Make the Filling: Combine all the ingredients for the filling in a blender or food processor and process until smooth.
    • Make the Ganache: Place the chopped chocolate in a heat proof bowl. In a saucepan, bring coconut or almond milk and maple syrup to a simmer on medium-low flame. Pour it over the chocolate and stir until melted. Let cool to room temperature.
    • To Assemble the Cake: Remove the cakes from their pans. Place one, top side up, on a serving platter and gently shave off the rounded top with a sharp knife. Spread all of the filling over the top.
    • Place the other cake layer atop the filling. Pour the ganache evenly over the top and let it drizzle down the sides. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting and serving. Leftovers will keep in a covered container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

    Vegan Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Filling & Ganache

    Rich and decadent Vegan Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Filling and ganache. This is an absolutely delicious cake that is sure to be a big hit for any occasion and you would not even know that it is vegan.
    Author: Pavani
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    Prep Time: 20 mins
    Cook Time: 40 mins
    Total Time: 1 hr
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 10 servings

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups (375g) All purpose flour*
    • ⅔ cup (60g) Unsweetened Cocoa powder
    • 2 teaspoons Baking Soda
    • ¾ teaspoon Salt
    • 2 cups (475ml) Non-dairy unsweetened Milk*
    • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
    • 1¾ cups (350g) Sugar
    • ⅔ cup (160ml) Coconut Oil, Melted
    • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

    For the Filling:

    • 1 cup (245g) Pumpkin Puree
    • ¼ cup (20g) Unsweetened Cocoa powder
    • ¼ cup (60ml) Maple Syrup
    • 3 tablespoons Almond butter or Cashew Butter

    For the Ganache:

    • 6 oz. (170g) Bittersweet or Dark Chocolate, chopped
    • ½ cup (120ml) Coconut Milk or Almond Milk
    • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Brush 2 8" or 9" round spring-form pans** with melted coconut oil. Line the bottom with parchment paper and brush the parchment with oil.
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk well to combine.
    • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the nondairy milk and vinegar vigorously until frothy. Whisk in the sugar, oil and vanilla.
    • Add about ⅓rd of the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until combined. Repeat adding the remaining wet ingredients in two more additions, mixing just until incorporated after the final addition.
    • Pour the batter into the prepared pans.
    • Bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven but leave the cakes in the pan until completely cooled.

    Make the Ganache:

    • Place the chopped chocolate in a heat proof bowl. In a saucepan, bring coconut or almond milk and maple syrup to a simmer on medium-low flame. Pour it over the chocolate and stir until melted. Let cool to room temperature.

    Make the Filling:

    • Combine all the ingredients for the filling in a blender or food processor and process until smooth.

    Assemble the Cake:

    • Remove the cakes from their pans. Place one, top side up, on a serving platter and gently shave off the rounded top with a sharp knife. Spread all of the filling over the top.
    • Place the other cake layer atop the filling. Pour the ganache evenly over the top and let it drizzle down the sides. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting and serving. Leftovers will keep in a covered container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

    Notes

    • I add 1 cup of wholewheat pastry flour to add some fiber to the cake.
    • My favorite non-dairy milks for baking are unsweetened almond and oat.
    • If you don't want to make the full recipe, then half the ingredients and make the cake in 1-8" or 9" round cake pan.
    • To make mini layer cakes: Pour the batter onto a 13"x18" sheet pan and bake for 18-20 minutes. Cool and use 2" or 3" cookie cutter to cut out circles, then simple layer with the filling and top with frosting.
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    White plate with a slice of chocolate cake

    Tips

    • If you don't want to make the full recipe, then half the ingredients and make the cake in 1-8" or 9" round cake pan.
    • To make mini layer cakes: Pour the batter onto a 13"x18" sheet pan and bake for 18-20 minutes. Cool and use 2" or 3" cookie cutter to cut out circles, then simple layer with the filling and top with frosting.

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    1. Smruti Shah

      May 28, 2016 at 5:59 am

      Pavani, congratulations on completing a decade of blogging. I love your blog, the recipes and of course all the wonderful props and pictures! This cake meanwhile is really beautiful!

      Reply
    2. vaishali sabnani

      May 28, 2016 at 6:51 am

      Heartiest Congratulations Pavani ! What a beautiful cake , it looks so tempting . Had i been somewhere close i would have joined you to eat some of that cake :)May tour blog prosper and may it reach great heights , we would love to see many more awesome recipes . Kudos ! Keep it up .

      Reply
    3. Sowmya Sundararajan

      May 28, 2016 at 9:39 am

      Happy Blog Birthday Pavani. Wishing you many more happy returns.

      Reply
    4. rajani

      May 28, 2016 at 1:26 pm

      Congratulations Pavani:-). Wishing you many more active blogging years to come!

      Reply
    5. Usha Rao

      May 28, 2016 at 1:51 pm

      Happy blog anniversary and wishing many more such milestones for the blog. Cake looks very moist and decadent.

      Reply
    6. Siri

      May 28, 2016 at 3:54 pm

      OMG Pavani. The cakes (in both shapes) look so beautiful and amazing. Congratulations on the 10th blog-o-anniversary. It is a big milestone and you achieved with such passion and finesse. 🙂 Cheers to many more such memorable moments!Best,Siri

      Reply
    7. Srivalli

      May 29, 2016 at 3:22 am

      Gosh that cake looks so sinful Pavani. Will surely be making this soon. Happy anniversary wishes and wishes for more.

      Reply
    8. Kalyani

      May 29, 2016 at 5:46 am

      That's a stunner of a cake , Pavani ! Such a healthy recipe ! Am so making this soon :)And happy blogoversary ! We need ur artistic creations to keep ogling at them 😊

      Reply
    9. Global Tastes & Travels Inc.

      May 29, 2016 at 10:12 pm

      Happy anniversary! What a gorgeous looking cake - love the use of punpkin in the filling

      Reply
    10. Global Tastes & Travels Inc.

      May 29, 2016 at 10:12 pm

      Happy anniversary! What a gorgeous looking cake - love the use of punpkin in the filling

      Reply
    11. Sowmya :)

      June 01, 2016 at 7:34 am

      Happy anniversary to you Pavani and loads of wishes for many more such celebrations....you are truly an inspiration 🙂

      Reply
    12. Aarika Chilson

      June 03, 2016 at 2:15 am

      Love Love Love this decadent and delicious vegan dessert! Yowza! Happy Anniversary! Your pictures are so inviting that I can almost smell the cocoa! And what a great idea to add pumpkin puree for the filling. I can't wait to try this recipe. Yum!

      Reply
    13. Padmavathi Iyer

      June 06, 2016 at 9:22 am

      Happy anniversary. I have a doubt. The pumpkin puree should we make it raw or after boiling it?

      Reply
    14. Pavani N

      June 08, 2016 at 1:31 am

      Thank you Padmavathi 🙂 Pumpkin needs to be baked or steamed before pureeing.

      Reply
    15. Suja Ilangovan

      June 29, 2016 at 2:16 am

      Decadent chocolate cake, Pavani. Pumpkin puree is a surprise ingredient 🙂

      Reply
    16. Joy

      October 12, 2016 at 2:38 am

      Is there a substitute for the pumpkin? Canned pumpkin is full of extraneous substances, so I avoid it at all costs.

      Reply
    17. Pavani

      October 12, 2016 at 11:55 am

      Hi Joy, you can make your own pumpkin puree using this recipe -- http://www.cookshideout.com/homemade-roasted-pumpkin-puree-recipe

      Reply
    18. Chococraft

      February 13, 2018 at 6:03 am

      What a fantastic post! The information is very useful. Thank you for sharing this here.

      Reply
    19. Andrew Fetterly

      July 20, 2018 at 8:04 am

      Hi ,Thanks for sharing the post , & making us aware of how to perpare the delicoius baked cakes ----------- Keep posting ,

      Reply
    20. Razieh

      December 09, 2018 at 3:14 pm

      Thank you so much.
      I want to bake this cake for my sister-in-law's birthday!
      Can I replace coconut oil with another vegetable oil?

      Reply
      • cookshideout

        December 10, 2018 at 6:49 pm

        Hi Razieh, sure you can sub vegetable oil for coconut oil. Hope you like the cake.

        Reply
        • Razieh

          December 11, 2018 at 7:31 am

          Thank you so much!

          Reply
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