My new egg-free and dairy-free chocolate cake with chocolate frosting is as decadent and delicious as the real deal.
It’s time for one more allergy friendly cake! My new Egg-Free and Dairy-Free Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Frosting is just as rich and decadent as my regular chocolate cake and chocolate frosting. Had I not told you it doesn’t include any egg or dairy products, I don’t think you’d ever be able to tell. At least my kids couldn’t!
Chocolate Cake
For the base of this cake, I used my go-to chocolate cake recipe. I subbed canned coconut milk for the buttermilk, excluded the eggs and added white distilled vinegar – which, if you read my full post from my egg-free and dairy-free vanilla cake, you’ll know was the key to success in these cakes.
The cake turned out just as moist and rich as my regular chocolate cake.
Chocolate Frosting
For the frosting, I did the same combination of vegan butter and hi-ratio shortening as I did for my dairy free vanilla frosting. I also added some melted dark chocolate and a little cocoa powder with the powdered sugar. It’s a creamy, silky frosting but does tend to harden as it sits. If you find this to be the case, just add a little canned coconut milk and re-beat the frosting.
I noticed that the frosting worked best when applied to the cake right away – while it was still creamy.
Like most of my cakes, this one can be made in three 8-inch pans or four 6-inch pans. The baking time will stay the same for both size pans.
I also tested the chocolate frosting with my vanilla cake and the chocolate cake with vanilla frosting. Both combinations were total winners!
I can’t wait to hear what you think of both of my egg-free and dairy-free cakes and frosting. I hope they meet your expectations and wow your crowds!
Yay! First review – the cake turned out delicious! I was initially a little skeptical about the coconut milk as I could smell and taste it in the batter, but it helps add a richness to the cake. Yum. I’ll definitely be making this one again 😊
I’m so glad you liked it!
Courtney this cake is fantastic! I have tried so many different recipes and failed. It’s so easy and delish. I used 9inch tins and made two layers and it still turned out good. This will definitely go into my recipe book. Thank you!!
Yay! I’m so glad you liked it.
Hey Courtney,
Loving your instagram feeds!
I had a question with respect to vinegar for egg substitution. I have read that one tbsp + baking soda is a substitute for 1 egg. In your recipe, you have substituted for three eggs. So how does that work?
Hello! Just wondering how long the chocolate frosting could stay good in the fridge for?? THANKS!!
If it’s covered well, I’d say about a week.
I am SO grateful for you and your sharing of your recipes. I have lived by your recipes for other cakes as they are always delicious and my go-to. I was recently asked to create a vegan cake for someone. After FOUR attempts at trying “worlds best vegan chocolate cakes” listed online ( and about crying after each one), I thought wait, I need to check Courtney’s site, and sure enough you saved the day. Your egg free dairy free chocolate cake is phenomenal and by far the best I have tried! Others were just “off” a tad on the “chewy” side etc. Thank you thank you thank you! You saved the day! (once again)
My pleasure! I’m so glad you liked it!!!