Vegan chocolate cake that’s borderline healthy (well, as healthy as cake’s ever gonna be!)

Thanks to wonderful things like no refined sugar, raw cacao powder, dairy free dark chocolate and the currently super trendy kombucha this vegan chocolate cake is divinely decadent without being too bad for the hips.  Or ass.  Or boobs.  Or whatever’s your ‘thing’.

Even the frosting is sorta healthy.  And THE easiest frosting EVER.  I swear it.  It’s as simple as open and jar of Sweet Freedom Choc Pot and spread adoringly over the top of your vegan chocolate cake.  It lends an extra level of chocolatiness with no nasties.  Because that’s what Sweet Freedom is about – superbly sweet and chocolatey things without additives or chemical processing.

I’d also like talk about Kombucha – specifically Remedy Kombucha.   Their long brewing methods ensure all the sugar is fermented out as well as being full of friendly bacteria, healthy organic acids and antioxidants.  Remedy loves ya guts ?  It’s brewed in small batches for 30 days, is vegan, non-alcholic, frutcose free and certified organic.

Wondering what kombucha is and why you should use it in a vegan chocolate cake?

Kombucha is what I’d describe as sparkling and quirky-tasting.  It’s a little sour and reminds me of apple cider.  It’s made from a base of either black or green tea that’s fermented with an acid and yeast culture.  This fermentation process produces healthy bacteria which help colonise our gut and may improve a range of bodily functions from weight and food cravings to mood and stress levels.

I’ve used it in this vegan chocolate cake not just because it’s supposed to be good for our bodies but because it gives a wonderful flavour and moistness to the whole thing.  This is truly divine cake that’s about as good for you as cake’s ever gonna get ❤

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If you make this recipe or any of the recipes from The Cook & Him we’d LOVE to see! Just snap a picture and share it on Instagram using #thecookandhim and tagging @thecookandhim in the photo itself (as this guarantees we’ll see your picture!)

And don’t forget to follow us on Instagram , Facebook or Twitter for even more recipe inspiration and chat, competitions, behind the scenes and so much more!