Dairy-Free Chocolate Cake

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:41:13 GMT

Step 1

Gather the .

Step 2

Heat the oven to 350 F. Lightly oil two 8-inch-round cake pans and dust with a sprinkle of cocoa powder. Set aside.

Step 3

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer at a high-speed setting, cream the shortening with the sugar until fluffy—about 4 minutes.

Step 5

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the rice milk, maple syrup, and vanilla, beating until combined.

Step 6

Using a wooden spoon, stir the dry into the wet in several additions until just combined.

Step 7

Pour the cake batter into the prepared cake pans and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, rotating halfway through, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow cakes to cool completely on a wire cooling rack before frosting with a dairy-free frosting of your choice.

Step 9

Serve and enjoy.

Step 10

Tip

Step 11

To frost a layer cake, allow the cakes to cool completely before leveling the tops of the cakes using a serrated knife. (It is often a good idea to place the cakes in the freezer for 20 to 30 minutes before icing to prevent crumbs.)

Step 12

Place one cake bottom-side down on a serving platter. Spread with a dairy-free frosting of your choice, then top with the other cake, bottom-side up. Using an offset spatula, frost the top and sides of the cake.

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