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4.50 from 2 votes

Crazy Mocha Almond Cake

An easy cake for #VeganBakingDay
Author: LydiaF

Ingredients

For an 8x8" Square Cake:

  • 1 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa check the label to make sure it's pure with no sugar added
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons instant coffee or 1 teaspoon espresso powder; adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil I used sunflower oil
  • 1 cup water

For the ganache

  • 100 grams dark chocolate grated or cut into small pieces (I bought a bar of 85% cacao at the grocery)
  • 1/4 cup plain almond milk
  • 1/4 cup vegan spread cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • a handful of sliced almonds for garnish

Instructions

For the cake

  • Preheat the oven to 375°
  • Mix all the dry ingredients together in the 8 x 8" pan. Make three wells and add the oil, vanilla and vinegar. Pour the water over top.
  • Stir well to make a batter. Use a spatula to help mix the dry ingredients along the sides and bottom.
  • Bake for 30 - 35 minutes. The center may collapse a bit, but a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean. Let cool completely before adding the ganache.

For the ganache

  • Melt the vegan spread and chocolate together in a small mixing bowl. (I put the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water to do this).
  • Beat the sugar into the melted chocolate, adding the almond milk as needed to smooth it out. You can do it by hand, but it's easier to use a mixer. The ganache should be thick and spreadable, but not runny. Add more powdered sugar a little at a time if needed.
  • Spread on top of the cake and distribute the almonds over top.