Despite all this, the one thing I recall is that when the cake turned out well, it was devoured in minutes. Peruvians are big fans of chocolate cake, and it’s an important part of our sweet tradition. When properly done, this version was irresistible and one of the best my family had tried. It had a moist, spongy, and tender texture… just the way we liked it. 
Morena C. told me that some old recipes were created in this way, with few ingredients, because of the scarcity of some ingredients like eggs or milk, which was common in many developing countries at the time, and during the Great Depression in the early 20th century in the US. Cooks were very creative and made delicious things with whatever ingredient they could get their hands on.
If you want to indulge, you can fill and cover the cake with fudge or dulce de leche (which is not vegan at all!). It’s up to you.
- 3 cups enriched flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 8 full tablespoons cocoa
- ¾ cup vegetal oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 2 cups sugar
- Grease a ring mold, and cover the bottom with parchment paper.
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- Sift the flour, baking soda, salt and cocoa in a bowl, and mix with a spoon.
- Make a well in the center and add the oil, vanilla, vinegar and two cups cold water. Mix with a whisk. The mixture is going to have a very thick texture.
- Add the sugar and stir with a spoon, you will see how the texture changes and becomes more liquid.
- Pour into the prepared baking pan and bake for 1 hour.
- Let it cool before unmolding and serving.
Peru Delights
Me hiciste acordar cuando hacía queques de chica, siempre tenía que abrir la puerta del horno cuando no debía…pero bueno, así una va aprendiendo.
Se ve buenísimo y mira que vegano, que futurista tu abuelita…!!!
Que interesante este cake de chocolate vegano, yo siempre he hecho la versión con leche y huevos que sale bien húmeda, pero por la foto se ve que esta versión también es húmeda y suave. Habrá que darle una probadita , saludos…
Pruébalo, Yamile. Queda increíblemente suave y húmedo, como si llevara huevos y leches. El efecto es sorprendente.
La verdad, me parece una gran receta. Está claro que buscamos alternativas de reemplazar los lácteos y huevos. Por ejemplo, es difícil encontrar chocolates 100% orgánicos y veganos como los que ofrezco en mi tienda online. Saludos desde Chiclayo en @Yazale.com
Me encantó la receta, la hice y me resultó muy bien. Gracias totales!