Vegan Chocolate Layer Cake

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup low-fat firm silken tofu, pureed
  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • 3/4 cup strong black coffee, brewed and cold
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 10 1/2 ounces tofu, extra-firm silken
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F Grease and flour 2 8-inch round cake pans. Whisk together tofu, syrup, coffee and vanilla with 1/4 cup cold water in large bowl until smooth.
  2. Sift together all remaining cake ingredients. Add to tofu mixture, and beat with electric mixer until smooth, about 2 to 4 minutes.
  3. Divide batter between cake pans. Bake about 15 minutes, or until springy to the touch. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes. Invert cakes onto racks, and cool completely.
  4. To make Chocolate Frosting: Place tofu, vanilla and chocolate in blender or food processor, and process until smooth.
  5. To assemble: Place 1 cake layer on serving plate. Spread with 1/2 cup frosting. Top with second cake layer. Decoratively frost top and sides. Garnish with raspberries, if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

564 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.3g 29% DV
Total Fat 15.3g 20% DV
Carbs 90.1g 33% DV
Fiber 23.8g 85% DV
Sugar 25.4g 51% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9558.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1033mg 22% DV
Cholesterol 1mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 3.8mcg
Vitamin C 1.3mg 1% DV
Calcium 1836.5mg 100% DV
Iron 10.9mg 61% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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