Vegan Chocolate Loaf Cake
This chocolate loaf cake is such a delight to eat. It has a moist chocolatey and rich texture as well as contains healthy ingredients for a guilt free indulgence..
Equipment
- 1 9x5 inch loaf pan
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour can substitute regular flour if you prefer
- 1/4 cup and 1/2 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup regular granulated sugar
- 4 1/2 tbsp and 1 tsp light brown sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or you can substitute regular oil
- 2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
- 1 1/4 cups and 1 tbsp dairy-free (or regular) milk room temperature is best
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease or oil the loaf pan (9x5 inch). Set aside.In a large mixing bowl combine all dry ingredients thoroughly.
- Add in all the wet ingredients. Combine just until the batter is mostly smooth. *Make sure to incorporate any excess flour at the bottom of the bowl*
- Add batter to the loaf pan. Top with dairy-free or regular chocolate chips if desired.Bake from 54-55 minutes until fully baked throughout****Cover the loaf loosely with foil about 10 minutes before removing from the oven, to prevent the crust from getting too hard or overbaking**
- Finally, let loaf sit in pan a few minutes before removing to a wire rack or other cooling surface to cool, before slicing.