Low-Fat Vegan Chocolate Cake

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• LARELL_MARIE
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  81 of 82 people found this review helpful
  I make this recipe using sugar substitute and applesauce instead of the oil. I use regular white vinegar instead of balsamic and whole wheat flour. What I've done to make it an easy-to-eat treat is instead of using a pan, I pour batter into muffin tins for 12 single serving treats. 66 cals each! - 3/18/08
  
  
• PHEBESS
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  24 of 24 people found this review helpful
  This is my absolute fave chocolate cake! I'd caution people about using Splenda in this, however - it changes the consistency totally.
  
  Also, I always make it in the pan - just stir the dry ingredients together, make 3 dents, add the liquids, stir, bake. Wonderful! - 3/20/08
  
  
• TREEHUGGER73
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  23 of 23 people found this review helpful
  OMG!!!
  I just made this today and it's freaking AWESOME!!!
  I only put half the amount of sugar in 'cos my partner's diabetic.
  This is a FAB Vegan cake recipe thank you so much for posting.
  
  Oh....I don't know how you managed to get 12 servings out of it though....I got 8!
  *blush - 4/10/08
  
  
• DAVEYSETHSMOM
  
  
  
  

  21 of 23 people found this review helpful
  I make this recipe but it has 1/3 cup unsweetened apple sauce instead of the oil and it always comes out really good!! Infact, just made it yesterday for St. Patricks day! - 3/18/08
  
  
• RWADLER
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  18 of 18 people found this review helpful
  I found this on spark people a few years ago and I make it all the time. I always have the ingredients handy and it's my go to cake when I need something for a party. People don't know it's vegan until I tell them. I suggest serving with fresh raspberries or raspberry sauce. - 4/6/09
  
  
• CMB077
  
  
  O.K.
  

  16 of 20 people found this review helpful
  If you're not used to eating vegan, you may not like this. I made it because I've never had vegan cake before and was interested. It comes out very moist, but a little lacking in flavor. My brother said it tasted like chocolate water. I didn't mind it as much, but would likely not make it again. - 3/22/08
  
  
• BINGHAM37
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  16 of 17 people found this review helpful
  I've made this for years, found it in a Moosewood cookbook, using cold coffee for water. I make a coconut one for someone who can't have chocolate (just sub sweetened coconut cream for oil and sugar & top with shredded coconut). Or shredded carrot, chopped dried fruit and spices to make a spice cake - 3/18/08
  
  
• CD1315350
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  14 of 14 people found this review helpful
  This is a fantastic recipe - the balsamic vinegar really makes it! - 3/13/07
  
  
• VEGANNATASHA
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  11 of 12 people found this review helpful
  I love it. I eat it with Duncan Hines Homestyle creamy chocolate vegan frosting. - 11/16/08
  
  
• JACKIEANNE1
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  10 of 11 people found this review helpful
  This is also known as depression cake because it doesn't require a lot of expensive ingredients. I believe that it originated during the Depression era. It is an easy and delicious cake to make with kids. Love it!! - 3/18/08
  
  
• WISTFULVISTA
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  8 of 9 people found this review helpful
  This is an old favorite I remember first trying in the sixties :) It's great! Back then, we used white vinegar instead of the balsamic; I'll have to try the latter version. Because it was so unusual, everyone called it "Crazy Cake." - 9/22/09
  
  
• DARETODREAM3
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  7 of 8 people found this review helpful
  I make this recipe a lot for different functions and most people, even at birthday parties, do not know it's vegan. Thanks for posting! - 3/18/08
  
  
• VEGPRINCESS
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  7 of 8 people found this review helpful
  I make a recipe similar to this all the time. The nice thing about this is that the nutrition facts are already calculated! And, get a grip people, when it says "vegan" in the title anyone with common sense would know that it means there are no animal ingredients in it, hence it is safe for animals. - 3/18/08
  
  
• GLORYB71
  
  
  Very Good
  

  6 of 8 people found this review helpful
  This is a great cake. I found this recipe in Wolfgang Puck's rice cooker cookbook. That's right itcan be made in a rice cooker. It cooks out really moist. There is also a chocolate glaze (recipe on HSN.com) that is really good over it--and easy to make. - 4/27/09
  
  
• LEGOS2STILETTOS
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  6 of 8 people found this review helpful
  The poster says its kind to animals not that its safe.... meaning animals weren't harmed to make the ingredients.
  
  I'm not vegan but I have many friends that are. This is a cake that everyone loves. - 3/18/08
  
  
• DLUNDQUI
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  6 of 11 people found this review helpful
  This is very similar to something I know as "Dump cake", which I LOVE! The only difference is the basalmic vinegar instead of white vinegar. I can't wait to try it! - 3/18/08
  
  
• ARINDANA
  
  
  
  

  5 of 14 people found this review helpful
  I will bookmark this and give it a whirl when I get time.
  
  And yes, just because it doesn't contain animal products does not mean you can give it to animals. Animals eat animal products all the time.
  
  Chocolate is very harmful to dogs and if it has ingested a substantial amount, they can die. - 3/18/08
  
  
• ABIGAILSMOMMA
  
  
  
  

  5 of 6 people found this review helpful
  I thought it was great, especially since most of the people in my home are allergic to all forms of dairy. I don't know why someone thought it was supposed to go in the microwave and it's safe for animals becuase it's vegan. Not to feed to your pets...LOL - 3/18/08
  
  
• CHEEKOCHRISTMAS
  
  
  Very Good
  

  4 of 4 people found this review helpful
  For those of you who find it lacking in flavour, add a little cinnamon. I added it to mine and loved it! - 12/6/09
  
  
• TRACIANN1967
  
  
  Good
  

  4 of 4 people found this review helpful
  I really like this lowfat cake..but I just can't get used to the portion size. It is too much temptation to eat more. A silver just doesn't cut it with me. - 9/30/09
  
  
• CD5193458
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  4 of 5 people found this review helpful
  I have this same recipe. I too pour it into a muffin pan and substitiued applesauce and Splenda. I also have baked it in a 9x9-inch pan and cut into squares and wrap individually and place in frig. That way it is very portable to pack in lunches all week. - 9/22/09
  
  
• YIAYIA-THALIA
  
  
  
  

  4 of 6 people found this review helpful
  Years ago, a friend's mother gave me that recipe. I used it for years while raising my kids. I tweaked it a little to add more nutrition, but the kids still loved it. I sprinkled a little powdered sugar on top, which made it a little festive. I have also used carob in place of the cocoa. Thank you - 9/22/09
  
  
• LESLEY669
  
  
  
  

  4 of 5 people found this review helpful
  I am wondering if this can be made, with shredded zucchini instead of the oil ? - 9/22/09
  
  
• EMILYBEMENT
  
  
  
  

  4 of 8 people found this review helpful
  I am not a vegan but love & apprecaite many recipes 'kind' to animals (kind means animal products not used) this isn't rocket science. I have had cakes make with balsamic vinegar before & I will try this one as well. I have enough respect for anyone willing to try & add a recipe here to do the same. - 4/6/09
  
  
• LAURANCE
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  3 of 5 people found this review helpful
  This is an old, old friend. I met it in Peg Bracken's "I Hate To Cook" book, and this recipe was already old when it appeared in that 1960 book. I made it a number of times and was pleased with how easy it was, and I didn't need to buy a cake mix. - 9/22/09
  
  
• CHER321
  
  
  Good
  

  3 of 6 people found this review helpful
  I'm going to make this into cupcakes like someone suggested, and drizzle with chocolate ganache. - 9/22/09
  
  
• SUNFISH25
  
  
  
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Try using applesauce instead of oil & dash of cinnamon for flavor. Can be made in rice cooker(Wolfgang Puck). - 12/8/09
  
  
• BONNYR
  
  
  
  

  2 of 4 people found this review helpful
  My niece and her husband are vegans. When I make this cake for them they'll think their Aunty Bonny is the best! So I thank you for sharing this recipe with me.
  Bonny - 9/22/09
  
  
• HIYAHUN
  
  
  
  

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  dochappycamper: i think the kind to animals remark was about the lack of animal products used
  
  also, couldn't soy milk be used instead of water? - 3/26/08
  
  
• KHRISANGEL
  
  
  
  

  2 of 8 people found this review helpful
  Im making this tonight! it sounds incredible. - 3/20/08
  
  
• MUSICNUT
  
  
  
  

  2 of 5 people found this review helpful
  Loved it! - 3/20/08
  
  
• SARDINAA
  
  
  
  

  2 of 6 people found this review helpful
  nice and healthy - 3/19/08
  
  
• SKINNYG1
  
  
  
  

  2 of 7 people found this review helpful
  I would like to know the proportion for substituting Stevia which is healthier than Spenda. Have a great day, everyone. Thanks for your help. - 3/18/08
  
  
• XTINA56
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  "Using this recipe" and then substituting everything is not using the recipe. Please help keep the clutter out of these reviews by posting your own recipe. While trying to be helpful, it's rude to the chef posting and annoying to those looking for REAL reviews. Thanks. - 8/1/13
  
  
• POP-POP
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Made it for vegan granddaughter!..I'm sure she will love it,but a little dry for me! I may add 1C. of applesauce and elimimate 1 Tbs. of oil next time. I will make it over the Holidays! - 11/24/09
  
  
• CARLASKIS
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  This was surprisingly good & super easy/quick to make. I used 1/2 whole wheat flour to ease the guilt of indulging. This is a great recipe for when you have unexpected guests & need to whip up a quick dessert. Would be great served w/ soy or rice ice cream too! Thnx for sharing! - 11/21/09
  
  
• LOLOUTE
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Just made these, with whole wheat flour, apple sauce and i made 18 smaller ones. They are very good. Was surprised that they raised without baking powder and no eggs in the recipe. Thanks !! - 11/21/09
  
  
• UHURAUHURA
  
  
  
  

  1 of 5 people found this review helpful
  Vegan chocolate cake? I didn't know one existed! I will try it right away! I am a vegan for 10 years now but I have never tried a vegan chocolate cake.
  Uhura - 9/22/09
  
  
• MELINA3582
  
  
  Good
  

  1 of 5 people found this review helpful
  yummy - 3/18/08
  
  
• CD2548072
  
  
  
  

  1 of 6 people found this review helpful
  going to try this with the healthy changes suggested by
  JESSIEHESSIE, only instead of splenda maybe some agave nectar. - 3/18/08
  
  
• NEW0817
  
  
  
  

  1 of 6 people found this review helpful
  looks good, i'm a sucker for chocolate - 3/18/08
  
  
• SADIEDOLORES
  
  
  
  

  1 of 5 people found this review helpful
  YOU CAN'T USE METAL IN MICROWAVE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE - 3/18/08
  
  
• JESSIEHESSIE
  
  
  
  

  1 of 7 people found this review helpful
  i am going to try to make it with applesauce, wheat flour and splenda for my kids on the weekend - 3/18/08
  
  
• DOCHAPPYCAMPER
  
  
  
  

  1 of 11 people found this review helpful
  As a veterinarian I was immediately drawn to "it's safe for animals" tag, but unfortunately cocoa is NOT safe for animals other than the human variety. I think I would definitely try this recipe for myself though!
  - 3/18/08
  
  
• CD2947183
  
  
  
  
  I don't see where there is sugar in the recipe. I know it would need it but I to not see it in the ingredience. How much sugar? - 2/17/14
  
  
• MICHELLE_LEX
  
  
  
  
  Am I missing something? I don't see sugar or sweetner in this? - 2/17/14
  
  
• FITSEEKER2014
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I used sugar stevia blend and only half of what it called for. My family loved it. Problem is the sugar is not showing up on the ingredient list so I realized it after all was mixed. It still turned out fabulous but maybe slightly over mixed because of it. I will definitely make it again! - 2/3/14
  
  
• JORDANNNE
  
  
  
  
  How much sugar is in this recipe? I don't see it in the ingredient list - unless I'm really stunned tonight... lol - 1/23/14
  
  
• SDALADYCOOK
  
  
  
  
  I'm puzzled.... several people here say the cut the sugar in half etc. There is no mention of sugar as an ingredient. Please explain - 8/29/13
  
  
• GENFINCH
  
  
  
  
  I tried this in the coconut version mentioned in the comments and subbed coconut milk for oil. This turned out very rubbery. I mean tasty, but rubbery. Is it supposed to taste like that?
  I'm missing soy flour or flaxmeal or similar from this recipe, has the poster maybe forgotten it like the sugar - 7/30/13
  
  
• SPARTANGIRLIE1
  
  
  Good
  
  It was ok my first batch the batter was literally dough and looked awful when baking in muffin tins... the taste was like sawdust. Second batch I added about 1 and 1/3 cup of water and about 2 tablespoons of brown sugar. I would make this recipe again only with the modifications . - 7/17/13
  
  
• BAMAJAM
  
  
  
  
  Many comments mention sugar or Splenda-- However, I do not see any listing of sugar or any sweetening agent in the list of ingredients?? Seems to me this would taste terrible without it... - 6/27/13
  
  
• UNC-FAN
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I made a similar one 100 years ago too! Only mine had sugar and I'm thinking this one does too, but it doesn't show. Was it erronously deleted? Thanks! :o) - 6/25/13
  
  
• AMANDA102013
  
  
  
  
  Made this over the weekend... it was an experiment for an upcoming birthday cake for my stepson. Having one vegan guest and one allergic to milk and eggs, I thought a good tasting vegan cake would be a great treat for everyone. It was great! For the birthday, I plan on incorporating Oreos (still veg - 5/7/13
  
  
• DIDO123
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  We grew up calling this mud pie cake. I made these into cupcakes and used coffee for half the liquid. Yum! - 3/4/13
  
  
• TEASCHERTZ
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I used coffee in place of the water and only cooked it 25 minutes. The whole family loved it. - 7/28/12
  
  
• WUMPASTAR
  
  
  
  
  Replaced oil with applesauce and lowered the sugar amount; I also cut the recipe in half and made single-serve minicakes. They were delicious! It's more a chocolate bread than chocolate cake, but it's still very good, and I think it'd be delicious with fruit in it like bananas or strawberries. - 5/19/12
  
  
• KELLY_NZ
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I make something similar to this, but I use white vinegar, and I add a tsp of ginger and a tsp of cinnamon. Super yummy!! :) - 2/28/12
  
  
• ONEATATIME3
  
  
  
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  It seems easy & I will definately try it. - 2/22/12
  
  
• CD11422266
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I substituted half of the sugar with stevia powder and part of the cocoa with maca. The result was good tasting cake that you can eat very safely. :) Thaks for the recipe. :) - 2/8/12
  
  
• ANDIEKR
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This is a great recipe. I used applesauce instead of the oil as well and it is sooo moist! I am using it for my daughter's birthday cake as this cake is nice and dense and amazingly easy to frost- no specks of chocolate in the white frosting so it will make a perfect butterfly cake for her. - 5/20/11
  
  
• EPS102
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This is my go to cake now- and I'm usually not a chocolate cake person. I'm working on going more towards veganism, but vegan baking always freaked me out a bit. This is delicious, easy, and I don't feel bad about making or eating it. A definite winner. - 5/14/11
  
  
• JPSMITH924
  
  
  Very Good
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  This is a really good cake, however, I changed it a bit. I used 1/4 cup of the flour as whole wheat; 1/2 cup of applesause no oil; apple cider vinegar, not white; for sweetner I used 1/4 cp xylitol, 1/2 cp raw sugar & 1/4 cp apple juice & cut the water to 3/4 cup. It was great. - 4/15/11
  
  
• JACOLEMAN
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  The contents of this receipe appear to have a good taste, but the white sugar is not a good choice. Would substitute with organic sugar - 4/8/11
  
  
• SKINNYMINNY814
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  SOOOO GOOD! THANKS FOR SHARING - 1/7/11
  
  
• ROBINSME
  
  
  Very Good
  
  A little bland, but enjoyable. I took out the oil, added 1/3 cup applesauce, and only made 11. After the calculations, they came out to be 140 cals. each. (oh, I made muffins instead of a cake) - 12/5/10
  
  
• SCDALYNCH
  
  
  
  
  Thank you for this recipe. OUr Niece is vegan and it is her birthday. She came to visit and I made this cake. Turned out really good. I used the applesauce not the oil. - 11/13/10
  
  
• KATLIE
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Brought this to a potluck yesterday and nobody could believe it was vegan! It is so yummy, thanks! - 8/22/10
  
  
• DANSBJE
  
  
  
  
  I will cook again. It was a great tasting cake!!! Thanks very much! - 7/9/10
  
  
• ROCH_JONES
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This tastes amazing! I used Splenda instead of sugar and it was great. I also used olive oil instead of vegetable oil. - 7/3/10
  
  
• UUCEEJAY
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I made this with half the sugar and with applesauce in place of the oil. It was not sweet, but sweet enough for me. I like this recipe and will use it again topped by fruit, low fat ice cream, or sprinkled with a little powdered sugar. - 6/15/10
  
  
• MAZON15301
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I make this ALL the time now and the non- vegans who have tried it love it as well!! - 4/19/10
  
  
• PASTORKATHY
  
  
  
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Read all of the comments and ratings. I have been a vegan for 8 months but, I have never had a vegan dessert. I'm going to make this for my birthday, March 19th! - 3/12/10
  
  
• MOLS_CM
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Love this cake! I was able to have 8 slices instead of 12. It definitely tastes like a rich chocolate cake and it satisfies my chocolate craving! :) - 1/31/10
  
  
• RULEROFCATS
  
  
  
  
  i made this and it is very good i would give it a 4 - 11/24/09
  
  
• YOGACAT1
  
  
  
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  i have made tofu chocolate mouse which is also a divine vegan treat basically whip the silk tofu with melted chocolate (you can also whip an egg into it) and then serve it with Fage Greek yogurt on top. - 11/21/09
  
  
• SPRINGBREEZI
  
  
  
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Have been making a similar cake since the 60's only my recipe calls for brown sugar and white vinegar. Sometimes I throw in a handful of oats and maybe some ground flax seed for more nutrition. I bake it in a square pan or even a 13x9 to get more cake top and thinner squares. - 11/20/09
  
  
• FOX2566
  
  
  
  
  This cake is yummy and a very reliable recipe this is, too! - 11/20/09
  
  
• LESLIE56
  
  
  
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  sent this recipe to my friend, for her vegetarian son. She loved to get it. - 11/20/09
  
  
• KATHIH1
  
  
  Very Good
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I have been looking for this for some time...I learned how to make it when I was a teenager in the '60's...I am so excited to try this again...we knew it as Crazy Cake.. - 11/20/09
  
  
• PATRICIAANN46
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Very Good!!! - 11/20/09
  
  
• MYMONSTERSX3
  
  
  
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  yum!!! - 11/20/09
  
  
• 2DIETORNOT2DIET
  
  
  
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Back in the 40's during the war when eggs were in short supply they called that cake wacky cake my mother used to make it all the time when I was a kid and told me the story of how that cake came to be all the time. - 11/20/09
  
  
• ACLINE9527
  
  
  
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  most microwaves U can't use metal. Have to use glass. - 11/20/09
  
  
• L-ANNIE
  
  
  Very Good
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  This sounds yummy, will add to my cook book to make later.
  thank you so much!! - 11/20/09
  
  
• RKROSEBUD
  
  
  
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  interesting. - 11/20/09
  
  
• JUHOEG
  
  
  
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Sounds yummy - 11/20/09
  
  
• ROYALTY1022
  
  
  
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I'm making this for the weekend! It's seems simple,quick and good. Thanks - 9/24/09
  
  
• DUTCHONEY
  
  
  
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Trying it this weekend - 9/24/09
  
  
• STEVIE281
  
  
  
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Have made something like this and believe it or not added cayenne and oregano to it yes it was good - 9/23/09
  
  
• LADYJANE30
  
  
  Very Good
  

  0 of 3 people found this review helpful
  This sounds great and I LOVE chocolate....thank you. - 9/22/09
  
  
• LALEETHA
  
  
  
  

  0 of 13 people found this review helpful
  can we bake this in a microwave ?? if so can we use a normal metal baking dish ?? - 3/18/08