Vegan Chocolate Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 and 1/2 cups plain flour
• 1 cup caster sugar
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk (such as almond, soy, or oat milk)
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips (optional)

For the frosting:

• 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugarhttps://amzn.to/3HYZyNk
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup unsweetened plant-based milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease an 8-inch cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the plant-based milk, apple cider vinegar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
5. Fold in the vegan chocolate chips, if using.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the frosting:

1. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the vegan butter until creamy.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, beating until smooth.
3. Add the plant-based milk and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
4. Once the cake has cooled completely, frost the top and sides with the chocolate frosting.
5. Slice and serve the vegan chocolate cake, and enjoy!