Recipe: Vegan Chocolate Cake (Oil Free, Nut Free, Gluten Free)

by: Meg Gray
Plant Fit Meg

Ingredients

Dry

• 1 cup oats
• 1 cup oat flour
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1.5 tsp baking powder
• 1.5 tsp baking soda

Wet

• 1.5 cups shredded zucchini (about 1 large zucchini)
• 1 cup plant-based milk
• 1/2 cup date syrup (https://plantfitmeg.com/2020/07/15/date-syrup/)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract (or use vanilla powder with dry ingredients)
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F and line cake pan with parchment paper.
2. Add dry ingredients to a large bowl, mix.
3. Add wet ingredients and mix. Fold in chocolate chips.
4. Scoop batter into lined cake pan and smooth the top.
5. Bake for 55-65 minutes.
6. Allow to cool completely.
7. Top with frosting (see recipe below).

by: Meg Gray
Plant Fit Meg

Ingredients

• 1 cooked peeled sweet potato
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup date syrup – https://plantfitmeg.com/2020/07/15/date-syrup/
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (or vanilla powder)

Directions

1. Add all ingredients to high-speed blender, and blend until smooth.
2. Taste test. Add more date syrup for added sweetness or more cocoa if it’s too sweet.