Depression Cake! (Chocolate Cake NO Eggs, NO Butter, NO Milk, NO Dairy)

Rich, moist, and completely dairy-free!

 

 

What You'll Need

 

Cake Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar or sugar substitute
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted
• 1 cup water

 

Frosting Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons coconut oil, softened
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tablespoons water

 

How to Make It

Step-by-Step Instructions:

 

Bake the Cake:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
• Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper and spray with oil.
• In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
• Add vanilla, vinegar, melted coconut oil, and water to the dry ingredients. Stir until fully combined.
• Pour batter into prepared dish and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with just a few crumbs.
• Do not overbake. Let cake cool completely before frosting.

 

Make the Frosting:

• In a large bowl, combine softened coconut oil, cocoa powder, honey, vanilla, and powdered sugar.
• Mix on low with an electric mixer, adding water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
• Spread evenly over cooled cake.

 

Final Touch

Enjoy this surprisingly rich and satisfying chocolate cake with zero dairy and no eggs, just simple pantry ingredients that come together beautifully!

 

Serving Suggestions

 

• Serve with a scoop of coconut milk ice cream or fresh berries.
• Top with a sprinkle of powdered sugar or chocolate shavings for a decorative finish.
• Store leftovers covered at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 3 days.