A vegan chocolate dessert is one of the best-loved treats in the vegan world, and today the Vasetto.it team is dedicating a special article to it!
In most cases, people in this situation go for a quick and easy cake, perfect for breakfast or a snack to share. It's a recipe that wins everyone over with its soft texture and the intense flavor of vegan chocolate, and it's also ideal for anyone who follows a balanced diet or has food intolerances.
Made without butter, without animal milk and without eggs, it's the perfect solution for anyone looking for quick vegan desserts that are still full of flavor.
A light, wholesome dessert for any occasion that can be topped with vegan spreads or served alongside other vegan chocolate desserts for a moment of pure shared goodness.
Below, we recommend 3 vegan desserts that are perfect for the winter season!
How to make vegan chocolate cake
This vegan chocolate dessert is one of those recipes that easily wins people over with its simplicity and authentic flavor.
Making a vegan chocolate cake is very easy:
In a bowl, combine the slightly warmed plant-based milk, the seed oil and the sugar: whisk by hand until the sugar has completely dissolved.
Then add the unsweetened cocoa powder, the vanilla (or a packet of vanillin) and a pinch of salt to bring out the flavor. Gradually fold in the flour and the baking powder, stirring until the batter is smooth and even.
Pour the batter into a 20 cm pan lined with parchment paper (or greased and floured) and, if you want to make it even more indulgent, sprinkle a few dark chocolate chips on top. Bake the cake in a preheated convection oven at 170 °C for about 35 minutes (or at 180 °C in a conventional oven).
To check whether it's done, insert a toothpick: if it comes out dry, your vegan dessert is ready. Let it cool completely, then remove it from the pan and dust it with powdered sugar for a delicate finishing touch.
You can customize it with your favorite flavorings, such as vanilla, orange or rum, to make it unique every time.
Instead of the classic chocolate chips, try adding a creamy touch with a Vegan dark hazelnut spread or a Sugar-free vegan coconut spread: the result will be even richer and more luscious.
If you prefer, you can also bake the batter in muffin tins, keeping the same temperature (170° convection or 180° conventional) and reducing the baking time to about 25 minutes.
For the flour, you can use either type 0 or 00, depending on the texture you want. (source)
Storage
This cocoa cake, made without eggs and without butter, keeps perfectly for 2-3 days under a glass cake dome or in an airtight container, staying just as soft.
Vegan banana chocolate muffins
Now that you know how to make the classic vegan chocolate dessert, namely a vegan cake, we can't skip an equally irresistible variation: vegan banana chocolate muffins.
These soft, fragrant treats are the perfect combination of flavor and lightness, ideal for anyone who loves desserts without eggs and milk but doesn't want to give up indulgence!
This easy vegan recipe comes together in minutes and calls for simple ingredients such as flour, ripe bananas, cocoa and vegetable oil.
To make these vegan banana chocolate muffins, peel and mash two ripe bananas until smooth.
Add the sugar, vegetable oil and vanilla, then add the flour and mix well.
Finally, fold in the baking powder and chocolate chips or a vegan spread, stirring until the batter is even. Pour into muffin cups and bake in an air fryer at 160° for 15 minutes, or in a convection oven at 160° (180° conventional).
The result? Soft muffins with an intense aroma and a rich flavor, perfect for breakfast or for vegan snacks to enjoy at any time of day.
Banana and chocolate is a classic combination everyone loves, and you can customize it by adding walnuts, hazelnuts or cinnamon for an even more indulgent touch.
These muffins also keep well for several days and can be frozen: just warm them for a few minutes to bring back all their freshly baked goodness.
Third but not least among our recommended vegan desserts: pancakes without butter or eggs, with chocolate and cinnamon
Among the vegan desserts that are perfect for the winter season, we can't leave out pancakes without butter or eggs, with chocolate and cinnamon – a real treat!
Fluffy, fragrant and full of flavor, they are an easy vegan recipe you can make even at the last minute, ideal for anyone who wants a sweet moment without the guilt.
Vegan cocoa cinnamon pancakes combine the intense flavor of vegan chocolate with the spicy fragrance of cinnamon, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and warmth.
A great recipe for anyone looking for a vegan chocolate dessert that is light and wholesome.
They are simple to make: mix whole-wheat flour, cane sugar, cocoa, cinnamon, plant-based milk and a splash of sparkling water to make them fluffy and airy.
After a quick cook in a nonstick pan (a couple of minutes per side), the pancakes are ready to stack and serve while still warm, perhaps with a vegan chocolate spread, marmalade or a berry jam.
You can customize them with fresh fruit, coconut flakes or chopped hazelnuts for an extra touch of flavor.
Also perfect as a vegan Christmas dessert, these pancakes are a delicious alternative to traditional sweets, ideal for sharing with family and friends on cold winter mornings.
Light, fluffy and completely plant-based, they prove that a vegan dessert can be indulgent, healthy and ready in minutes.
If this journey through vegan desserts has made you want to experiment even more…
On our blog you'll find many more articles for anyone who loves a healthy, tasty lifestyle. We also recommend reading “Vegan protein breakfast: 4 finger-licking ideas”, where you'll find nutritious, easy-to-make ideas to start the day with the right energy.
Or discover “Lactose-Free Products: The Most Recommended Brands and More”, a useful guide for anyone who wants to combine flavor and well-being without compromise.
And if you'd like to bring home the quality and goodness we talk about every day, we invite you to browse our range in the Vasetto.it shop, where you'll find selected products to stock your pantry in a mindful and delicious way.
Thanks for cooking (and dreaming) with us!
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The Vasetto.it Team
