Preheat your oven to 325℉. Prepare two 6 inch round cake pans with nonstick vegetable spray.
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder and salt. Set it aside for later.
In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the dairy-free chocolate chips and the plant-based butter. Microwave at half (50%) power for 1 minute, then stir to combine. Continue microwaving on 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
Transfer your chocolate mixture to a large bowl. Add the sugar and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
In a small bowl, stir the vinegar, baking soda and vanilla together. Add to the sugar mixture and stir until combined.
Alternate adding the flour mixture and the yogurt and non-dairy milk to the chocolate mixture. Mix until everything is just combined. Be careful not to over mix.
Divide batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Use a measuring cup to equally divide the batter, or weight he pans using a kitchen scale.
Bake your cakes for about 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The cake should also spring-back slightly when touched.
Cool the cakes in the pans on a cooling grid for 15 minutes, then remove from the pans and cool completely before decorating.
Vegan Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
In a medium bowl, sift together sugar and cocoa powder.
In a separate large bowl, beat butter on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla extract.
Gradually add the sugar and cocoa powder to the butter mixture one cup at a time.
Gradually add milk and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.
Notes
Yogurt: Adding yogurt is another way to help prevent gluten development. The natural acidity breaks down some of that gluten, enhancing the flavor and texture of your chocolate cake.Melting Chocolate Chips:If you’d rather not use a microwave, you can also melt your chocolate and butter in a heavy saucepan on low heat.
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