Vegan Chocolate Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup cold water
• Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350¡F. Grease an 8-inch square cake pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
3. Add the oil, vinegar, vanilla extract, and cold water to the dry ingredients and mix until the batter is smooth.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
5. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
6. Dust the cake with powdered sugar, if desired, and serve.

This vegan chocolate cake is rich and chocolatey, and you won’t even miss the eggs or dairy. It’s made with simple pantry staples like flour, sugar, and cocoa powder, and uses vegetable oil to replace the butter. White vinegar adds the necessary acidity to the batter, which helps the cake rise, and vanilla extract adds a warm and sweet flavor. The best part is that the cake is ready in under an hour, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion. Dust the top with powdered sugar, or top with your favorite frosting, and enjoy a slice of delicious vegan cake!