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    Published: Dec 14, 2022 by DJ · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

    Vegan Mocha Cake with Chocolate Glaze

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    Tasty Chocolate Coffee Cake

    Coffee lovers out there, it's time for another coffee cake. This time it's my vegan mocha cake which is topped with melted chocolate. You really need to try a slice of this. You won't regret it.

    Also check out my coffee cake loaf with walnuts if you love all things espresso.

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    Ingredients For This Recipe

    A shot of the ingredients that are required to make a vegan mocha cake.
    • Soy milk
    • Apple cider vinegar
    • All-purpose flour
    • Instant espresso powder - instant coffee powder will also work
    • Light brown soft sugar
    • Baking powder
    • Baking soda
    • Salt
    • Canola oil - this is the same thing as rapeseed oil
    • Vanilla extract
    • Vegan dark chocolate - for the topping
    • Coconut oil - also for the topping
    A side shot of a whole loaf of my vegan mocha cake which is covered with melted chocolate.

    How To Make Vegan Mocha Cake

    Step By Step Instructions

    For the full method and ingredient amounts, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    STEP ONE

    Grease your loaf cake tins. Set aside then combine the soy milk and vinegar to make vegan buttermilk.

    Soy milk curdling inside a pyrex jug.

    STEP TWO

    Add the dry ingredients to a large bowl and combine.

    The dry coffee cake ingredients mixed together inside a large bowl.

    STEP THREE

    Pour in the wet ingredients.

    The wet ingredients for the vegan mocha cake have been added to the bowl.

    STEP FOUR

    Fold the dry and wet ingredients together.

    The dry cake ingredients have been folded into the wet.

    STEP FIVE

    Pour the coffee cake batter into the cake tins. Bake.

    The cake batter has been poured into the cake tins.

    STEP SIX

    Let the cakes cool and make the chocolate topping.

    The loaf cakes have been baked and are cooling inside the tins.

    STEP SEVEN

    Pour the chocolate topping over the cake.

    Chocolate glaze has been poured over the cake. It is dripping down the sides.

    Tips For Making Vegan Coffee Cakes

    Don't Over Bake

    Coffee cakes such as a vegan mocha cake dry out very quickly if they have been in the oven for too long. Also make sure that the oven temperature is correct.

    Don't Over Mix The Batter

    You want your cake to have the best light, fluffy texture. Over mixing will make the cake texture dense and unappetising.

    What Is Mocha?

    Mocha is a type of coffee drink that is made from espresso, chocolate and milk. It tastes somewhere between a hot chocolate and a coffee.

    A whole loaf of chocolate mocha cake. The glaze has a shine to it.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What kind of coffee should I use?

    You can use either instant espresso powder or instant coffee powder. Both will work well. I like to use espresso powder as it has a stronger flavour.

    Why is my coffee cake dry?

    When you add too much espresso powder to the cake batter it will result in the cake having a dry texture.

    How To Store My Vegan Mocha Cake

    Store this mocha cake in the refrigerator for up to five days inside an airtight container. You can store this at room temperature for four days too but the chocolate may melt.

    A slice of vegan mocha cake on its side. The glaze has soaked into the cake.

    More Cake Recipes

    Vegan Blueberry Lemon Cake

    Vegan Chocolate Raspberry Cake

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    A side angled shot of sliced vegan mocha cake. Chocolate glaze dripping down the side.

    Vegan Mocha Cake with Chocolate Glaze


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    • Author: Vegan Treats Blogger
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 2 Cakes 1x
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Description

    Coffee lovers will love this vegan mocha cake which is topped with a melty chocolate glaze. This is one of my favourites for sure.


    Ingredients

    Units Scale

    Coffee Cake Batter:

    • 200ml soy milk
    • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
    • 190g all-purpose flour (sifted)
    • 10g instant espresso powder
    • 150g light brown soft sugar
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 50ml canola oil (rapeseed)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Chocolate Glaze:

    • 60g vegan dark chocolate (chopped)
    • 1 Tablespoon coconut oil

    Instructions

    Preparation:

    1. Preheat your oven to 177 Celsius (350F).
    2. Grease two 20cm x 10cm loaf tins with vegan butter. Set aside. 

    Make the coffee cake:

    1. Firstly, make the vegan buttermilk by mixing your apple cider vinegar into the soy milk. Let the buttermilk curdle for 8 minutes and measure out the other cake ingredients while you wait.
    2. To a bowl, add the all-purpose flour, espresso powder, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt. Mix well. 
    3. To the dry ingredients, also add the curdled soy milk, canola oil and vanilla extract. Fold the dry into the wet until the flour pockets are gone.
    4. Pour the coffee cake batter into the greased loaf tins and sprinkle your streusel on top of each cake equally. Bake the cakes in centre of the oven for 20 minutes. A skewer will come out clean when they are ready.
    5. Allow the coffee cakes loaf cakes to cool completely in the tins for 15 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack.

    Make the chocolate glaze:

    1. In a small saucepan, add the dark chocolate and coconut oil over a low heat. Be careful not to overheat.
    2. Pour the warm chocolate over the cakes equally. Once the chocolate has cooled, place the cakes in the fridge for 35 minutes so that the chocolate can set. You can eat the chocolate while is it melty if you prefer. 

     

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: Bakes
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: Mocha Cake

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 Slice
    • Calories: 181
    • Sugar: 12.6 g
    • Sodium: 263.2 mg
    • Fat: 6.9 g
    • Carbohydrates: 29.4 g
    • Protein: 2.6 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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    1. Anonymous says

      January 07, 2023 at 5:45 pm

      Tried this last week and it was so wonderful. Turned out perfectly 🤎

      ★★★★★

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