Description
This vegan chocolate loaf with spiced glaze is a rich, moist, and indulgent treat made entirely from plant-based ingredients. Infused with warm spices and topped with a silky glaze, it’s perfect for cozy mornings, holidays, or a simple dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk (almond, oat, or soy)
- 1/3 cup neutral oil (vegetable or sunflower)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1-2 tbsp non-dairy milk (for glaze)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for glaze)
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (for glaze)
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves (for glaze)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the non-dairy milk, oil, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the dairy-free chocolate chips or chopped chocolate if using.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the loaf cools, prepare the glaze: whisk together powdered sugar, non-dairy milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf and let it set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a mocha twist, add 1 tsp instant coffee to the batter.
- Add orange zest to the glaze for a citrusy flavor.
- Fold in chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for texture.
- Use a gluten-free flour blend to make it gluten-free.
- The loaf can be frozen unglazed for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
