These decadent chocolate cakes are full of surprises — from the creamy tahini centers, to the fact that they’re vegan!
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 45 min |
| Active: | 20 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray, for the ramekins
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup vegan sugar or coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/2 cup chickpea aquafaba (liquid drained from a 15.5-ounce can chickpeas)
- 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- Flaky sea salt, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Generously spray four 4-ounce disposable aluminum ramekins with nonstick cooking spray. Place the ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Pour the aquafaba into the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Beat on high speed until soft peaks form, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, whisking in between each, until the chocolate and coconut oil are melted and the mixture is smooth, about 1 minute. Cool for 1 minute, then stir into the flour mixture. Fold in the whipped aquafaba with a rubber spatula until combined.
- Fill the ramekins about halfway with the batter. Use your fingertips to create a well in the center. Pour 2 teaspoons of the tahini into each well. Cover the tahini with more batter by creating a small disc of batter and gently placing it on top. The goal is to hide the tahini but not press it out of the well.
- Bake until the cake edges are firm and the tops are slightly cracked but set, 20 to 25 minutes. Invert onto serving plates, garnish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 599 |
| Total Fat | 29 g |
| Saturated Fat | 19 g |
| Carbohydrates | 82 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 45 g |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 351 mg |
Reviews
This is incredibly delicious! I will experiment more with this… I’m thinking maybe try wheat flour or peanut butter filling….etc.