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Tall slices of dairy-free chocolate cake with fresh strawberries
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Dairy-free Moist Chocolate Cake

Decadent dark chocolate cake that's completely dairy-free and egg-free. No dairy and no eggs. Oven and air fryer recipe.
Course Dessert
Keyword air-fryer recipe, allergen-friendly, cake, dairy-free, egg-free, vegan, vegan baking
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 390kcal

Equipment

  • air fryer optional

Ingredients

  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups sugar
  • ¾ cup dutch-process cocoa
  • 1 tsp instant coffee powder
  • 1½ tsp baking soda
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ cup canola oil
  • 1 cup almond milk or oat milk
  • 1¾ cups hot water
  • ¼ cup prepared chia eggs see blog on how to make it
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • oven baking: preheat oven to 350℉. Grease a 9inch square pan. Set aside.
  • air fryer baking: preheat oven to 340℉. Grease a 9inch square pan. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, instant coffee, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another bowl (or measuring jug), combine the oil, almond or oat milk, hot water, prepared chia eggs, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth.
  • Scrape the batter into the square pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.