Rich Dairy-Free Chocolate Cake
A rich and moist chocolate cake made without dairy, perfect for those with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 2-layer cake (12 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup dairy-free milk (almond, soy, or oat)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, water, dairy-free milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use a dairy-free frosting for a completely dairy-free dessert.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg