Description
Indulge in the decadent Vegan Chocolate Mousse Cake, a luscious dessert that offers a rich, velvety texture and irresistible chocolate flavor. This plant-based delight is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to cozy nights at home. With its simple preparation and impressive presentation, you’ll be the star of your next gathering. Each bite delivers pure happiness, making it hard to believe it’s vegan!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup silken tofu
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup vegan dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
- In a blender, combine silken tofu, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond milk. Blend until smooth.
- Melt the vegan dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring well.
- Mix the melted chocolate into the blended mousse until fully combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, incorporate espresso or peppermint extract into the batter. A sprinkle of sea salt on top can enhance the chocolate flavor beautifully.