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    Modified: Mar 28, 2024 · Published: Apr 28, 2018 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Super Moist 2 Ingredient Chocolate Cake

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    This easy 2 Ingredient Chocolate Cake is a foolproof dessert. With a 3 Ingredient Chocolate Frosting, it couldn't be any easier! A secret ingredient gives this moist cake a subtle fruity ginger flavor, but you can choose another flavor if you like. 

    2 Ingredient Chocolate Cake on a plate and cake in baking dish in background.

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    "This is my new favorite way to make cake! Great recipe! Next time I'm going to try other flavors. - Marcy"

    Aah, the smell of vegan chocolate cake permeating every inch of the house. It's enough to make your mouth water.

    This 2 Ingredient Chocolate Cake is moist, fluffy, sweet, and rich. I used a gluten-free vegan chocolate cake mix and my favorite flavor of kombucha: gingerberry, which is a mix of blueberries and ginger.

    Kombucha adds a subtle fruity ginger flavor. When you taste this easy dessert you can't quite put your finger on the subtle taste in the background, but if you taste gingerberry kombucha by itself, you'll totally get it.

    When I saw that you could make a 2 ingredient cake with cake mix and soda on the Food Network, I knew I had to try it with kombucha since it's also carbonated.

    This simple chocolate cake is a great way to get your chocolate fix and satisfy your sweet tooth.

    Another 2 ingredient recipe you have to try is my Ultimate 2 Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Fudge. It is melt-in-your-mouth good.

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    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 📖 Variations / Additions
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Tips
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    • 📋 Recipe
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    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • With only two ingredients, this easy chocolate cake recipe couldn't be any easier!
    • Top it with fresh berries, my 3 ingredient frosting, or your favorite frosting.
    • Made with simple ingredients, it's perfect for any special occasion.
    • Since it is a gluten-free vegan recipe, it is perfect for people with allergies.

    🧾 Ingredients

    2-Ingredient Chocolate Cake recipe ingredients on a cutting board with labels.
    Chocolate frosting ingredients on a cutting board with labels.

    Cake

    • Chocolate cake mix: I used a gluten-free chocolate cake mix. Use your favorite cake mix.
    • Kombucha: I made this cake with both store-bought gingerberry kombucha and my homemade Blueberry Ginger Kombucha. Both are flavored with ginger and blueberries. You could use your favorite flavor.
    • Coconut oil or spray: To oil the baking dish. You could also use parchment paper.

    Frosting (optional)

    • Cacao powder: Adds a chocolaty flavor. You could also use unsweetened cocoa powder.
    • Maple syrup: Adds sweetness. You could also use agave syrup.
    • Coconut milk: Adds a rich creamy flavor. You could also use almond milk, soy milk, or your favorite dairy-free milk, but it won't be as rich or thick.
    • Salt: Enhances sweetness. I like to use sea salt.

    To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    📖 Variations / Additions

    • Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips or cherries.
    • Bake in two baking pans and make a layer cake. Top with your favorite frosting or use store-bought.
    • Use vanilla cake mix and a fruit-flavored kombucha or my lemon soda recipe.

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    🔪 Instructions

    Dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl with kombucha being poured in.

    Step 1: Add cake mix to a large mixing bowl. Add kombucha.

    Wet mix in a mixing bowl with whisk.

    Step 2: Mix, but do not overmix.

    Chocolate mixture in a baking dish.

    Step 3: Pour cake batter into an oiled baking dish or a cake pan lined with parchment paper.

    Bake according to the package directions. The baking time will depend on the size and shape of your baking pan.

    Ingredients for chocolate frosting in a small bowl.

    Step 4: Add the ingredients for the chocolate frosting to a separate mixing bowl.

    Frosting in a bowl with fork.

    Step 5: Mix until smooth and creamy.

    Place frosting in an airtight container in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to thicken before spreading on the top of the cake.

    Chocolate cake with frosting on ¾ of the cake.

    Step 6: Let the cake cool to room temperature on a wire rack before frosting it.

    Sliced caked in a baking dish.

    💭 Tips

    • Choose a kombucha or soda that you like. It's just like cooking with wine - only cook with one you would actually drink!
    • Do not overmix or undermix the batter.
    • Make sure your batter is mixed thoroughly when pouring it into the cake pan. See that spot above in the middle of the cake in step 3? When I updated this recipe to show process shots I missed that and my cake fell in the middle! If that happens you can always slice some cake from the sides, pack it in the middle, and then frost it. It tasted just as good.
    • Follow the instructions on the cake mix package for cooking times for your size baking dish - cooking times vary. My baking dish was 7 ½" x 9 ½", so I baked my cake for 37 minutes.
    • You can use a springform pan or round cake pan.
    • Use the toothpick test; when it comes out easily and almost clean, it's done.
    • Let the cake cool before frosting it.
    • Refrigerate the frosting for at least 30 minutes before spreading. It gets thicker after being refrigerated.
    • Add your favorite toppings: fresh fruit, vegan ice cream, melted chocolate, whipped coconut cream, etc.
    Piece of chocolate cake on a serving plate with a fork.

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    If you tried this 2 Ingredient Chocolate Cake Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

    This vegan chocolate cake is perfect for birthday parties or potlucks. Why make a cake from scratch when you can save time with this recipe?

    📋 Recipe

    2 Ingredient Chocolate Cake
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    2 Ingredient Chocolate Cake

    This easy 2 Ingredient Chocolate Cake is a foolproof dessert. With a 3 Ingredient Chocolate Frosting, it couldn't be any easier!
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 37 minutes minutes
    Total Time 42 minutes minutes
    Servings 6
    Calories 400kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Ingredients

    2 Ingredient Chocolate Cake

    • 1 (21 ounce) package Pamela's gluten free chocolate cake mix
    • 12 ounces gingerberry kombucha (or other flavor)
    • Coconut oil or oil spray

    3 Ingredient Chocolate Frosting

    • ¼ cup cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
    • ¼ cup maple syrup
    • 2 tablespoons full fat coconut milk
    • Pinch salt
    • Crushed chocolate for topping (optional) - I used chocolate almond bark
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F.

    2 Ingredient Chocolate Cake

    • Mix cake mix and kombucha well, but do not overmix. Pour into an oiled baking dish. Bake at 350°F for the time on the package for your sized dish. Mine was 9 ½" x 7 ½", so I baked mine for 37 minutes. The cake is done when a toothpick comes out easily and almost clean. Let cool before frosting it.

    3 Ingredient Chocolate Frosting

    • Mix all ingredients until smooth. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, then spread on cake.

    Notes

    Make sure to follow instructions on cake mix package for your sized baking dish. 
    The serving sizes are a bit large (for me) - you may find yourself eating ½ the serving size.
    This cake recipe will last 3 days in an airtight container at room temperature. Storing it in the fridge will dry it out. If you frost it with the included frosting recipe, you'll need to store it in the fridge.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 845mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 55g | Calcium: 619mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Cheryl Diane Swift says

      November 13, 2020 at 2:51 pm

      Just to verify you only use 12 ounces of the Kombucha and not the whole 16 ounce bottle?

      Reply
      • Willow Moon says

        November 13, 2020 at 3:07 pm

        That's correct. I've tried this with the full 16 ounces when testing a different flavor cake and it was too much liquid.

        Reply
    2. Alēm says

      August 19, 2020 at 11:06 am

      Can you do this with making your own batter? I’m not a fan of gluten free, but am vegan and have a batter I prepare from scratch.

      Reply
      • Willow Moon says

        August 19, 2020 at 3:26 pm

        I don’t see why not. You may need to tweak a few things with your batter. The kombucha replaces eggs, water, and oil that a box mix normally calls for. You could also use a regular chocolate cake mix instead of gluten free.

        Reply
    3. Bridgette says

      February 01, 2020 at 6:02 am

      This was delicious. I split the batter between two 8” cake pans, iced, and stacked. Beautiful presentation. Although the taste was delicious, it was sticky, It tended to stick to the roof of our mouths. Is that normal, or should I have done something different?

      Reply
      • Willow Moon says

        February 02, 2020 at 6:10 am

        It should be moist, but not sticky. It sounds like it needed more mixing.

        Reply
    4. Daphine says

      January 29, 2020 at 3:55 pm

      I will have to give this a try! Looks amazing!4 stars

      Reply
    5. Belinda Maidman says

      January 09, 2020 at 12:52 am

      Hi,

      To confirm that you do not add the oil and egg additional ingredients on the cake box mix and only the Kombucha?

      Belinda

      Reply
      • Willow Moon says

        January 09, 2020 at 6:21 am

        Yes, that is correct.

        Reply
    6. Ariel Shanelle says

      June 22, 2019 at 8:00 pm

      You are my hero! I've been searching for vegan cake recipes for a while now. My son LOVES chocolate cake so I'm glad to have a recipe I can try. Thank You!

      Reply
      • Willow Moon says

        June 23, 2019 at 8:25 am

        Chocolate cake couldn't be any easier when it's only two ingredients! I hope you and your son love it!

        Reply
    7. Marcy says

      February 06, 2019 at 3:19 pm

      This is my new favorite way to make cake! Great recipe! Next time I'm going to try other flavors.5 stars

      Reply
      • Willow Moon says

        February 06, 2019 at 3:20 pm

        Thanks Marcy!

        Reply
    8. Chris Stanley says

      November 12, 2018 at 11:49 am

      This is a lovely quick recipe, thank you for the detailed recipe.

      Reply
    9. Kelly says

      May 06, 2018 at 5:38 am

      I LOVE kombucha so I had to try this recipe. Gingerberry is one of my favorites as well so I used that. I love the fruity flavor it gives! It is subtle like you said - very good! I will be trying other flavors in the future. I think strawberry or cherry would be really good!5 stars

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      • Willow Moon says

        May 09, 2018 at 11:20 am

        Thanks Kelly! I will be trying other flavors as well. I think cherry will be the next one.

        Reply
    10. Nicci says

      May 04, 2018 at 1:23 pm

      I’d like to try this recipe;however, I’m a little confused.
      Do I add the drink to the cake mix and bake it for how long the box says to depending on my pan size? Or do I mix the cake according to the box directions and add the drink to the mix? Thank you for any help you’re able to provide.

      Nicci

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      • Willow Moon says

        May 05, 2018 at 11:47 am

        You only mix the cake mix and the kombucha (your 1st question) - literally two ingredients, so you don't follow the cake mix for the ingredients part, only the cake pan size part. Does that make sense? I hope so. I know it sounds too easy, right!

        Reply

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