Vegan Gluten-Free No Added Sugar Chocolate Chip Espresso Cake

Whether or not you’re on the lookout for a more healthy espresso cake, a dairy-free dessert, or a straightforward vegan bake that doesn’t style “wholesome,” this one delivers.

Why you’ll love this vegan espresso cake

• Naturally sweetened with Medjool dates, no refined sugar
• Vegan and dairy-free
• Gluten-free possibility utilizing oat flour or 1-to-1 gluten-free flour
• One bowl, no mixer
• Prepared in about 20 minutes
• Excellent for breakfast, brunch, or that 3 pm espresso craving

That is the type of recipe that feels indulgent however nonetheless leaves you feeling good after the final chew.

Elements

Methods to make vegan chocolate chip espresso cake

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, mix all substances till you’ve got a clean, thick batter.
3. Evenly grease or spray an 8-inch baking dish.
4. Unfold the batter evenly into the dish.
5. Bake for 20 minutes on the center rack.
6. Let cool barely earlier than slicing and serving.

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Non-compulsory Add-Ons

• Crumble Topping: For a traditional espresso cake vibe, combine oat flour, coconut sugar, and somewhat coconut oil to sprinkle on high earlier than baking.
• Nutty Increase: Add chopped walnuts or pecans for additional texture.
• Spice It Up: Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom for a twist.

Ideas for the very best espresso cake

• Use mushy Medjool dates for the smoothest texture. In the event that they’re a bit dry, soak them in scorching water for a couple of minutes earlier than mixing.
• The espresso powder enhances the chocolate taste with out making the cake style like espresso, so don’t skip it.
• For additional vibes, sprinkle a couple of chocolate chips on high earlier than baking.

When to serve this cake

This vegan chocolate chip espresso cake is ideal for weekend brunch, afternoon espresso breaks, more healthy dessert cravings, meal-prepped snacks, or sharing with pals who swear they don’t like vegan desserts.

Moist, frivolously candy, and simply indulgent sufficient, that is a type of recipes you’ll come again to time and again. Take pleasure in with a scorching cup of espresso and possibly guard the final slice, it tends to vanish quick. 😉

68 responses to “Vegan Chocolate Chip Espresso Cake [gluten-free + date-sweetened]”

1. This appears scrumptious! I really like dates in baked items as they at all times give a caramel like style and chewy texture! Yum!

   
   

2. UM YES. Love the way you added the dates to make this candy! I loovveeee espresso and lately fell in love with Dunkin Donuts model. It’s not massive over right here in CA, so I solely simply found it! I take it black with sweetener 🙂

   
   

3. It appears SO SO mushy and chocolatey Kaila; I might LOVE to do this. <3

   
   

4. As a former espresso store proprietor I’m clearly a espresso addict onerous core! We used to make our personal chilly brew on the store and I nonetheless do at dwelling. Its really easy and scrumptious ! To be trustworthy I don’t wish to eat something with my espresso, I drink it only for its style however this espresso cake positive does look wonderful!

   
   

5. loving this espresso cake, one espresso lover to a different! i discovered Kohana to be little robust for my style however with almond milk and little sugar, its delish!

   
   

6. This was made only for me, proper? As a result of based mostly on the substances and the flavors and my present espresso obsession I feel it should’ve been 🙂 I’m not fairly cool sufficient to have tried out the chilly brew factor but, however espresso + candies + date sand you’ve got my consideration!! It appears wonderful, there isn’t any means I might get 8 servings out of it although haha 😉

   
   

7. Espresso cake *with* espresso appears like the very best factor ever! Thanks for sharing your recipe with our Merry Monday occasion this week!

   
   

8. What an incredible cake – I really like espresso cake however I’ve by no means thought so as to add chocolate to it! And I really like that I don’t must veganise this both! Win-win! Have pinned for later!

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9. This appears SO yummy Kaila! I’ll 100% be making an attempt this myself. Love the way you made a responsible pleasure this wholesome, proper up my alley!

   
   

10. Might I please have a slice of this scrumptious cake, proper now?Hope you might be having an incredible weekend and thanks a lot for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday!
    Miz Helen

    
    

11. I haven’t ever made espresso cake however this appears tremendous scrumptious! *-* I’d like to have it with some chai! 😀

    
    

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13. This appears so moist and scrumptious. I’d like to have a giant slice proper now!

    
    

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16. I really like this!! This appears so mushy and chewy! 🙂 I’m that includes you at this week’s Friday Favorites linky occasion!
    Hope to see you on the subsequent occasion!

    *Maisy

    
    

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18. This sounds wonderful! Thanks a lot for linking up at Sunday Health & meals, Pinned!

    
    

19. Thanks for sharing on the What’s for dinner hyperlink up!!

    
    

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21. This might not final lengthy in my home! I’m fairly positive I’d eat the entire thing with my espresso 🙂 Thanks for sharing with us over at Inventive Okay Children’ final week. Please be a part of us once more this week!

    
    

22. Stopping by from Recipe of the Week. You’ve performed a superb job of mixing my favourite issues: espresso, chocolate, and cake! Once I chew into it I’m imagining a type of “I can’t consider it’s vegan” moments. Making an attempt this one quickly.

    
    

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26. I’ve been making this sort of chocolate chip espresso cake for years. It really works effectively as both a traditional espresso cake or made into muffins.

    
    

27. okay, I’m not a espresso drink or a dessert particular person however this does sound good- actually chocolate and I don’t meet fairly often, I go for carob as a substitute so I can share with my canine. I could attempt to make my carob espresso cake one in every of lately! Any concepts for altering chocolate and dates as much as dog-friendly substances!?!??!?!

    
    

28. Yummy. Tremendous excited to see vegan choices! Thanks for the NO SUGAR ADDED reward! Actually respect it!

    
    

29. I completely love cinnamon with chocolate – the entire cake sounds wonderful! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Feast – hope to see you there tomorrow too!

    
    

30. This can be a nice Chocolate Chip Espresso Cake! Hope you might be having an incredible week and thanks a lot for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and positive hope you’ll come again quickly!
    Miz Helen

    
    

31. Yum! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Feast. I hope to see you once more at tomorrow’s occasion.

    
    

32. Thanks for sharing this delightfully straightforward, mouthwateringly scrumptious recipe. Have baked this cake a number of occasions since I first tried it a couple of weeks again and it’s been an enormous success every time!

    
    

33. Wow such a scrumptious cake, by no means tried this recipe. I’ve bookmarked this chocolate chip espresso cake recipe, will strive it quickly.

    Thanks for sharing.

    
    

34. Appears superior! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Feast. Hope the remainder of your week is wonderful!

35. Pretty recipe…
    Thanks for sharing

    
    

36. Thanks for sharing your fantastic recipe. Can’t wait to do this Vegan Chocolate Chip Espresso Cake.

37. very scrumptious cake!!! Everybody cherished it, though I assumed it was a bit too candy!! The frosting was wonderful! will certainly make it once more! Made it for my Birthday!

    
    

38. The cake appears excellent and fabulous to bake for a special occasion. Sure, its undoubtedly the very best Vegan Chocolate Chip Espresso Cake. Pretty!!

    Thanks a lot for sharing the recipe

    
    

39. Hello!!! This appears so scrumptious however I’m confused what 1/4th cup chilly espresso means. Is it 1/4 cup of floor espresso, or desired quantity of espresso in 1/4th cup chilly water? I see an extra ingredient (espresso powder), so simply confused why there may be espresso twice. However I’m soooo excited to strive it out as soon as I can determine this out 👑🤤

    
    

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