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Gluten Free Vegan Chocolate Bundt Cake

Make this simple vegan chocolate bundt cake that also happens to be gluten free when you’re craving a bit of chocolate! No eggs? No problem! You won’t need them for this gorgeously tender cake that’s baked into a pretty bundt shape.

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Why You’ll Love Thie Vegan Chocolate Bundt Cake Recipe

A solid vegan cake is one you’ll want to file away, and this vegan chocolate bundt cake also happens to be gluten-free, making it check several boxes! Here’s why you’ll love it:

  • Tender crumb. This cake is not at all dry, yet it holds together beautifully despite not having any eggs as a binder. The oat and almond flours create a gorgeous and tender crumb without any dairy needed.
  • Easy. This cake just needs to be whisked together – no mixer required!
  • Suits many needs. If you need a vegan AND gluten free chocolate cake, this recipe has you covered. It will work for those who don’t eat gluten, dairy, or eggs, plus it tastes delicious!
A close up of a slice of vegan chocolate bundt cake on a plate.

What You’ll Need

Below I’ve outlined what you’ll need to make a vegan gluten free chocolate bundt cake. The full ingredient amounts and detailed instructions are in the recipe card lower down – this is just an overview.

  • Oat flour – Oat flour is a consistently fantastic gluten-free flour for baked goods
  • Almond flour – Use finely ground almond flour rather than almond meal for a lighter texture
  • Cocoa powder – Unsweetened cocoa powder is best
  • Granulated sugar
  • Brown sugar – Light or dark brown sugar is fine
  • Leavening agents – Baking soda and baking powder
  • Salt – I always use fine sea salt in my baking recipes!
  • Coffee – Or substitute water
  • Vegetable oil – Or you can use coconut oil or olive oil
  • Vanilla – Pure vanilla extract will give the best flavor
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How to Make a Vegan Chocolate Bundt Cake

  • Whisk: In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. In another bowl whisk together the coffee, oil, and vanilla.
  • Combine: Whisk the wet ingredients into the dry.
  • Bake: Grease a 9-inch bundt pan, add the batter, then bake for 35-45 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.
  • Cool: Let cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes then invert onto a wire rack.
A slice of vegan chocolate bundt cake.

Tips and Substitution Suggestions

If you can’t have oat flour, no problem. I’ve included some substituion options below for some of these ingredients:

  • Oat flour substitute – Swap sorghum or millet for the oat flour.
  • Almond flour substitute – Try teff flour or tiger nut flour.
  • Gluten-free flour substitute – You can use 2 ¼ cups of gluten-free all-purpose flour for the oat and almond flours.
  • Make refined sugar-free – Swap coconut sugar for the granulated sugar and brown sugar to make this cake refined sugar-free.
  • Rest the batter – Let the batter rest while the oven heats – this will help the gluten free oat flour hydrate (absorb) the liquid in the batter, leading to a finer crumb once the cake bakes.
  • Weigh your ingredients – Gluten free baking benefits so much when you can weigh out the flours. I’ve provided cup and weight measurements in the recipe below.

Serving Suggestions

I like this cake plain, or dusted with a little powdered sugar. You could also drizzle it with a quick chocolate glaze, or serve it with sorbet or vegan (if needed) ice cream, or whipped coconut cream or whipped cream.

A slice of vegan chocolate bundt cake.

Storage Options

Here’s how to store this vegan chocolate bundt cake:

  • Counter – Cover the cake with plastic or foil or place it in an airtight container and keep it on the counter for up to 2 days.
  • Fridge – Wrap the cake tightly in plastic and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Freezer – Wrap the whole cake or individual slices in plastic wrap, then foil, and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost the cake in the fridge before serving it.

More Gluten Free Chocolate Cake Recipes

A slice of vegan chocolate bundt cake.

Vegan Chocolate Bundt Cake

Nicole Spiridakis
Make this simple vegan chocolate bundt cake that also happens to be gluten free when you're craving a bit of chocolate! No eggs, no problem! You won't need them for this gorgeously tender cake that's baked into a pretty bundt shape.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 384 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cups oat flour , 230 grams
  • ½ cup almond flour , 70 grams
  • ½ cup dutch processed cocoa powder
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup coffee or water
  • ½ cup + 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugars, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In a medium bowl, whisk together coffee, oil, and vanilla.
  • Add the wet ingredients, all at once to the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined.
  • Place rack in the center of the oven and preheat oven to 350℉. Grease a 9-inch bundt pan with vegetable shortening and dust with cocoa powder.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan. The batter will be relatively thick. Let the batter rest while the oven heats, then bake for 30-35 minutes or until a cake tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 384kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 244mgPotassium: 234mgFiber: 5gSugar: 31gCalcium: 49mgIron: 2mg
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