Vegan Cherry Chocolate Cake
Total Time
55 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
Rating
4.8 out of 5 stars
(29)
Ingredients
1 9" cake
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat pastry flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 scant cup raw (turbinado) sugar
- ½ cup melted coconut oil or quality vegetable oil
- 1 cup coffee (or cold water)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 ¼ pounds dark cherries (pitted)
- Chocolate Icing Ingredients:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 to 2 tablespoons hot water
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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Chef’s notes
Adapted from Moosewood Restaurant.
Top with a dusting of powdered sugar for a pretty effect.
Ensure the cake is out of reach from dogs, as chocolate is harmful to them.