Air Fryer Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Birthday Cake
Introducing your new go-to chocolate cake—the Air Fryer Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Birthday Cake, a tender and delightful single-layer creation that will surprise everyone with its vegan goodness. Yes, seriously! This cake owes its moistness to a generous amount of grated zucchini, while a touch of espresso powder elevates the chocolate flavor, and a splash of apple cider vinegar adds a fluffy texture. It's a true celebration-worthy treat that will delight dessert lovers, whether they follow a plant-based diet or not. If you prefer a two-layer cake, simply double the recipes for both the cake and the frosting. Enjoy the scrumptiousness of this delectable cake without compromising on taste or ingredients!
Ingredients
CAKE
- 2 tbsp. neutral oil, such as avocado or vegetable, plus more for pan
- 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/2 c. vegan granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp. dark unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp. instant espresso powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 c. almond milk creamer or regular almond milk
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 c. shredded zucchini (from 1 small zucchini)
- 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
FROSTING
- 3/4 c. vegan powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp. margarine, room temperature
- 1 tbsp. almond milk creamer or almond milk
- 1 tsp. dark unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- Sprinkles, for serving (optional)
Instructions
CAKE
- Brush a 7" nonstick round pan with oil. Line pan with parchment paper; brush parchment with oil. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking soda, and salt to combine. Add creamer, vanilla, and oil and stir to combine. Add zucchini and vinegar and gently fold to combine.
- Immediately scrape batter into prepared pan, smoothing top. Place pan in an air-fryer basket. Cook at 350° until cake is puffed and a tester inserted into center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.
- Let cake cool in pan 5 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack and remove parchment. Let cool completely.
FROSTING
- Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, in a large bowl, beat powdered sugar, margarine, creamer, cocoa powder, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Spread frosting over cake. Decorate with sprinkles, if using.
Nutrition
Calories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 349mgPotassium: 208mgFiber: 3gSugar: 49gCalcium: 81mgIron: 2mg
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