November 5, 2025

Chocolate Love Cake

by KOMEKO Team in Recipes

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This gluten-free and vegan chocolate cake is pure indulgence for all chocolate lovers. KOMEKO KUCHENGLÜCK makes it wonderfully moist and light, while the combination of cocoa and oil ensures a deliciously delicate texture. Perfect for cozy winter days, birthdays, or as a sweet highlight on any coffee table.

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Ingredients

For the dough:

300 ml water
180 g sugar
80 ml oil
125 g KOMEKO KUCHENGLÜCK
125 g cornstarch
40 g unsweetened baking cocoa
1 Pack of baking powder

For the topping (optional):

Melted chocolate coating
Vegan whipped cream Vegan whipped cream
Nuts or fruit of your choice

Preparation

Prepare:
Grease a springform pan and lightly dust it with flour. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) using conventional oven settings (top and bottom heat).
Prepare the dough base:
Place water (at room temperature) and sugar in a bowl and whisk until the sugar has dissolved. Add oil and mix well.
Mix the dry ingredients:
Mix KOMEKO KUCHENGLÜCK, cornstarch, baking powder and cocoa in a separate bowl.
Connect everything:
Gradually stir the dry mixture into the sugar mixture until a smooth, creamy dough is formed.
Bake:
Pour the batter into the springform pan and bake for approximately 40 minutes. Then bake for another 30–35 minutes with the oven door slightly ajar until the cake is completely cooked through.
Cool & Decorate:
Let the cake cool, coat it with melted chocolate and decorate with nuts, fruit or vegan cream as desired.