Vegan Chocolate Bundt Cake Recipe
Vegan Chocolate Bundt Cake Recipe is a rich, plant based chocolate cake baked in a Bundt pan, free from eggs and dairy. It stays moist and tender, enhanced by hot coffee and unsweetened applesauce. Topped with vegan ganache and optional sprinkles, it offers a decadent dessert experience. This recipe is approachable, flavorful, and suitable for home bakers seeking a satisfying vegan treat.
Equipment
- Bundt cake pan
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Silicone spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Saucepan (for ganache)
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
For The Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk soy, almond, oat, etc.
- ½ cup neutral flavored oil canola, avocado, or vegetable
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
- ⅔ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup hot coffee or boiling water
For The Chocolate Ganache:
- 8 oz vegan chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 1 cup soy milk or full fat coconut milk
- 1 tsp refined coconut oil for shine
- 20 g vegan butter
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
Step 1: Get The Pan And Oven Ready
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a Bundt pan generously with oil, then lightly dust it with cocoa powder so the cake won’t stick.
Step 2: Mix The Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until everything is evenly combined.
Step 3: Blend The Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, mix the non-dairy milk, oil, vanilla extract, applesauce, and vinegar until smooth and well combined.
Step 4: Make The Batter
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently, then slowly add the hot coffee or water, mixing until you have a smooth, pour able batter.
Step 5: Bake The Cake
- Pour the batter into your prepared Bundt pan. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 6: Make The Ganache And Finish
- Heat the milk in a small saucepan until it’s just simmering. Pour it over the chocolate, vegan butter, and coconut oil. Let it sit for 2 minutes, then stir until glossy and smooth. Drizzle the ganache over the cooled cake and finish with your favourite sprinkles and serve.