Vegan Valentines Cake Recipe

Ingredients

For the cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup boiling water

For the frosting:

• 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2-3 tbsp unsweetened almond milk

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.

3. In a separate bowl, mix together the almond milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and applesauce.

4. Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until well combined.

5. Pour in the boiling water and stir until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.

6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting by beating together the vegan butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add in the almond milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.

8. Once the cake is done, let it cool for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan. Let it cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.

9. Once the cake is cooled, frost it with the prepared frosting, using a spatula to spread it evenly over the top and sides of the cake.

10. Serve and enjoy your delicious vegan valentines cake with your loved ones!

With this vegan valentines cake recipe, you don't have to sacrifice flavor or indulgence to stick to a vegan diet. The combination of rich chocolate and moist cake will have you and your loved ones coming back for more. So go ahead and give this recipe a try, and make this Valentine's Day a little sweeter with a homemade vegan cake.