Fudgiest Dairy-Free Chocolate Cake

Step 01

Heat the coconut milk until hot but not boiling, about 2 minutes in the microwave.

Step 02

Put the dairy-free chocolate in a large bowl and pour over the hot coconut milk to melt it, mixing well to combine.

Step 03

Add the coconut oil and powdered sugar then beat with a hand mixer or whisk until smooth. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Step 04

Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Grease 3 x 20cm round cake pans.

Step 05

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt.

Step 06

In another bowl, whisk together the almond milk, coconut oil, applesauce, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar and vanilla.

Step 07

Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture in 2 batches, folding with a spatula until combined. A few clumps are okay.

Step 08

Divide the batter evenly between the 3 pans and bake for 35-45 minutes until a toothpick comes out almost entirely clean. Cool completely.

Step 09

Remove the frosting/icing from the fridge and mix well.

Step 10

Cover the bottom cake layer evenly with about 1 cup of frosting/icing, top with the second layer and frost again. Add the final layer then frost the top and sides generously and garnish with berries.

Step 11

Enjoy!