When you are vegan, it can be hard to find a good chocolate cake that tastes like a regular chocolate cake. A lot of times they come out dry, lacking the moisture of a regular delicious chocolate cake. Luckily, vegan recipes are getting better and better each day. Try here below this mouthwatering recipe by Gloria Hwang, and let us know how your cake turns out!
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup warm water
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup canola oil
1 tsp distilled apple cider vinegar (optional)
White vinegar is OK
Directions for Cake
Mix all ingredients in order.
Whisk until no lumps. Mixture will be watery.
Pour into a prepared baking pan, oil and dust with cocoa powder.
Bake for about 30 minutes or check with a toothpick; if it comes out clean, the cake is done.
Chocolate Glaze
1/3 cup sugar or powder sugar
4 tbsp margarine
2 tbsp soy milk or almond milk
2 1/2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp vanilla extract
Remove glaze from heat and pour over cake.
Punch holes in cake with a bamboo stick so that the chocolate glaze can seep into cake.
Topping will cool fast; select a topping of walnuts or almonds if desire and decorate your cake.
Add your favorite sprinkles or toppings. (sliced almonds, chopped walnuts or dark vegan chocolate chips.
Enjoy!
Gloria Hwang
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