Ingredients
Buttermilk
1 cup (240 mL) unsweetened soy milk†
1 Tbsp (15 mL) white vinegar
Dry ingredients
2 cups (276 g) all-purpose flour
1½ cups (336 g) granulated sugar
1 cup (106 g) Dutch processed cocoa powder
2 tsp (7 g) baking powder
1½ tsp (8 g) baking soda
½ tsp salt
Wet ingredients
¾ cup (180 mL) unsweetened applesauce
½ cup (120 mL) brewed espresso
½ cup (109 g) refined coconut oil, melted‡
½ Tbsp (7 mL) pure vanilla extract
Frosting
7.9 oz (224 g) unsalted vegan butter, at room temperature
2¼ cups (302 g) powdered sugar
¾ cup (80 g) Dutch processed cocoa powder
⅓ cup (80 mL) unsweetened soy milk
1 tsp (5 mL) pure vanilla extract
⅓ cup (93 g) melted dairy-free dark chocolate
Decoration ideas
chocolate shavings
fresh mint
fresh mixed berries