Ultra-Fudgy Vegan & Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake That Melts in Every Bite

Ultra-fudgy vegan and gluten-free chocolate cake with a rich, gooey center and deep cocoa flavor.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 14

Total Time 24

Course Dessert

Cuisine Gluten-Free, vegan

Servings slices

Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

oven
mixing bowl
whisk
Cake Pan

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

¾ cup almond flour or gluten-free flour blend
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

2 tablespoons chia seeds
5 tablespoons water
⅔ cup sugar
⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons unsweetened plant-based milk

Instructions

Baking Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and grease pan.
Mix chia seeds with water and let thicken.
Whisk dry ingredients.
Mix wet ingredients including chia mixture.
Combine wet and dry ingredients.
Adjust with plant milk if needed.
Pour into pan.
Bake for 12–14 minutes.
Cool before slicing.

Notes

Remove early for gooier texture. Best served slightly warm. Store covered for freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Keyword chocolate cake, easy dessert, fudgy cake, gluten-free cake, rich cake, vegan dessert

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