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Vegan Heart Shaped Cake

Vegan Heart Shaped Cake

This Vegan Heart Shaped Cake is a delightful dessert perfect for celebrations, bringing joy to any gathering with its rich chocolate flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 175

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup non-dairy milk (almond or oat)
  • 0.5 cup maple syrup
  • 0.33 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • heart-shaped pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Toothpick

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a heart-shaped pan by coating it with non-stick spray or lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, mix the non-dairy milk, maple syrup, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  5. Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow cooling for about ten minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Once cool, decorate as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 7g

Notes

Feel free to customize by adding chocolate chips or swapping cocoa powder for carob as desired. Decorate with plant-based frosting or fruits for extra creativity.

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