A simple vegan chocolate cake, perfect for any occasion.

This is a good recipe to have on hand any time you need to make a basic chocolate cake. It will never let you down, can easily be customized for different flavors, and non-vegans love it too. Great for any of the following:
Birthdays
Barbecues
Potlucks
Graduations
Anniversaries
Baby Showers
Family Reunions
Sleepovers
Holidays
Dinner Parties
And any other type of gathering I might have forgotten

The recipe can be dairy-free, egg-free, whole-grain, and even oil-free! Make it as written if you want basic chocolate, or change things up by frosting each layer with any of my Healthy Frosting Recipes, or coconut frosting, peppermint frosting, or raspberry jam. Some flavor ideas:
Nutella Chocolate Cake: Frost with chocolate hazelnut butter or my Healthy Nutella between layers.
German Chocolate Cake: Add a caramel frosting mixed with pecans and toasted coconut.
Mounds Bar Cake: Frost each layer with coconut cream, and top with more shredded coconut.
Black Forest Vegan Chocolate Cake: Frost with whipped coconut cream or cashew cream and cherries or cherry jam.
Mocha Cake: Add a small spoonful of instant coffee to your favorite chocolate frosting or to my Chocolate Avocado Frosting.
 
The vegan cake uses just a few basic ingredients you might already have on hand – no flax or chia eggs required. Baking soda helps it rise, and applesauce binds the cake without eggs, also keeping it delightfully light and fluffy. ...