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Decadent Chocolate Cake with Aquafaba Buttercream & Ganache

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Prep Time45minutes
Cook Time25-30minutes
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I am not a huge fan of chocolate but when I saw a picture of these cupcakes on TexanErin’s website, I knew it was something I had to try in a cake and veganize it.

The chocolate cake is based on the original recipe but I decided to put my own spin on it so made some Aquafaba Buttercream and added some chocolate ganache. I also increased the amount of baking powder to use some for the applesauce-eggs and decreased the amount of boiling water.

This is a dessert that you may want to make for a special occasion because it is super rich and takes a few extra steps but the outcome is oh-so-delish!

ENJOY!

Decadent Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. for applesauce eggs, 1 tsp. for cake ingredient
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 3/4 cups water boiling

Directions

  1. In a small bowl mix together applesauce and 1 tsp. of the baking powder. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl stir together, sugar, cocoa powder, 1 tsp. baking powder, salt and flour. Mix in Almond milk, oil and vanilla and applesauce mixture until blended (about 2 minutes). On low speed, add boiling water and continue mixing.
  3. Mix in Almond milk, oil and vanilla and applesauce mixture until blended (about 2 minutes).
  4. On low speed, add boiling water and continue mixing until combined. NOTE: cake batter will be runny but don't fret, this cake is super moist!
  5. Line bottom of two 8 or 9" round baking pans and coat sides with cooking spray. Divide batter between pans.
  6. Cook in a 350 degree oven for 28-32 minutes or until set.
  7. Let cool in pans for 10 to 15 minutes and then carefully invert onto wire rack and cool completely.

Aquafaba Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

  • 1 can garbanzo bean water (aquafaba)
  • 1 tsp. arrowroot powder
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 8 oz. Follow Your Heart vegan cream cheese
  • 4 1/2 - 5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt

Directions

  1. In a stand mixture combine Aquafaba (garbanzo bean juice), arrowroot powder and vanilla extract. Beat 10 to 12 minutes or until stiff peaks form. NOTE: It works best if you chill the garbanzo bean juice in the refrigerator before mixing.
  2. In a separate bowl, blend cream cheese, powdered sugar and salt. Mix until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in 1 cup of the aquafaba whipped cream. Mix until blended.

Chocolate Ganache

Ingredients

  • 4 oz. SunSpire Organic Baking Bar unsweetened, 100% cacao
  • 3/4 cup almond milk boiling
  • 8 Tbl. powdered sugar

Directions

  1. Break chocolate into 1" pieces and place in double boiler with bottom pan filled with water. Melt over medium-high heat.
  2. Stir in boiling almond milk and powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.

Assembly

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Place half of cooled chocolate cake on a plate and spread with 1/2 to 3/4 cup of frosting.
  2. Top with 1/2 cup of the chocolate ganache
  3. Set remaining layer on top of cake, frost and swirl top with chocolate ganache.
  4. Cover and store in refrigerator.

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