All posts tagged: chocolate cake

Vegan Chocolate Cake | with pb granola

I’ve been going into the baking upside down world, you guys: vegan. I didn’t even really know you could make a cake without eggs. Like, I knew, but I didn’t know the logistics and was afraid to try and make a disappointingly gross cake. But, I make a lot of kitchen mistakes so I thought, what the hell? I found an easy enough recipe that didn’t call for things I never used: flax seeds, almond flour, hazelnut flour…what even is that? This cake is pure chocolate wonder and not for the faint of heart. The best part is that it’s made using ingredients you probably already have in the kitchen. It’s very moist and probably couldn’t handle a stiffer frosting, unless piped. So the ganache makes for a perfect addition. I had made a peanut butter, coconut chip and coconut oil granola a week before and used that for a crunch. If you are serving right away, you can add the granola. But, it will get soggy over time, so I don’t suggest adding it until right before it’s engorged on.   …

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

This recipe has a lot of zucchini in it, almost three full cups, and it makes a soft, moist cake that even meatarians could enjoy.  I really REALLY wanted to make a luscious frosting for this cake but I already felt a bit guilty about the sugar I used and didn’t want to add more because it was supposed  to be a healthy alternative to the two ice cream cones I like to eat after dinner every night :/. But, it could definitely withstand a decadent frosting and be amazing. So pick one of your favorite recipes and top it off!  Or you could go the powdered sugar route like me :). Adapted from: Two Peas and Their Pod Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs 1 cup milk or milk sub (I used soy.) 3 cups shredded zucchini 1/2 …