At Venchi, we’re always on the side of chocolate lovers—which is why we love sharing ideas that cater to everyone, including those following a plant-based diet or living with food intolerances. While many assume that vegan chocolate desserts are tricky, our vegan chocolate cake recipe is simple, delicious, and within everyone’s reach! Recipe: Vegan Chocolate Cake This recipe guarantees a soft, flavourful chocolate cake every bit as tempting as its traditional counterpart. In its basic version, it’s perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea, but it can also be easily customised into a gourmet dessert worthy of any dinner party. Difficulty: Very easy Cooking time: 45 mins Ingredients 250 g plain flour 125 g sugar 16 g baking powder 250 g water 70 g vegetable oil 130 g Venchi NO Added Sugar extra dark chocolate Preparation In a large bowl, combine all the dry ingredients: sugar, baking powder and sifted flour. Add the wet ingredients—water and oil—gradually, mixing thoroughly with a whisk until smooth. Melt the Venchi extra dark chocolate in a bain-marie. Once cooled slightly, incorporate it into the mixture.Tip: For a fruity, slightly nutty note, try Venchi’s Venezuela bar (naturally vegan) or any other vegan Venchi chocolate of your choice. Grease the baking tin lightly with oil, pour in the batter and level the surface with a spatula. Bake in a preheated static oven at 170°C for 45 minutes. Test by inserting a skewer: if it comes out dry, the cake is ready. Cool completely before removing from the tin. Serve as is—or garnish with chocolate shavings and a scoop of vegan gelato for extra indulgence! Variations Coconut & Dark Chocolate Vegan Cake Perfect for summer, this version swaps water for coconut milk and replaces 50 g of plain flour with coconut flour. Top with shaved coconut and a dusting of icing sugar. Pair it with our Dark Chocolate & Coconut bar for an irresistible finish! Vegan Chocolate & Walnut Cake Chocolate and nuts are a dreamy pairing! Substitute water with almond or soy milk and fold finely chopped walnuts into the batter. Decorate with walnut halves and chocolate curls. Orange & Chocolate Vegan Cake A classic flavour duo: simply add grated orange zest to the batter. For a gourmet twist, toss in a few candied orange peels (coat them in flour first to stop them sinking).In warmer months, swap oranges for seasonal fruits like pears, apples or bananas, creating new interpretations of this easy, versatile vegan cake.
