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Vegan Chocolate Birthday Cake With Peanut Butter Frosting.
A rich and decadent cake with a creamy peanut butter frosting.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 694 kcal
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 3 cups white spelt flour gluten free works, as does regular
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup canola oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- 2 cups water
- 3/4 cups dairy free mini chocolate chips
For the frosting:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter I used JIF Naturals
- 1/2 cup Earth Balance vegan buttery spread
- 2 cups powdered sugar I used corn free from Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods
- 3 Tablespoons non-dairy milk
Instructions
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To make the cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two round cake pans, and line with parchment paper.
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Sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Add the oil, vanilla, vinegar and water. Mix together using a hand mixer until smooth. Add chocolate chips.
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Pour into pans and bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for about one hour before removing from pans. Cool completely before frosting.
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To make the frosting: Using a hand or stand mixer, mix together all ingredients until smooth and creamy, adding more or less non-dairy milk to achieve the desired thickness.
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Chocolate Birthday Cake With Peanut Butter Frosting.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 694
Calories from Fat 315
% Daily Value*
Fat 35g54%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Sodium 542mg24%
Potassium 253mg7%
Carbohydrates 90g30%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 60g67%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 365IU7%
Calcium 39mg4%
Iron 3.7mg21%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.