Vegan Chocolate Cake Easy Bake (Printable Version)

Moist vegan chocolate cake with fuss-free mixing and a rich flavor, ideal for birthdays or celebrations.

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 cups spelt or white flour
02 - 3/4 cup cocoa powder
03 - 1 tsp baking soda
04 - 1 tsp salt
05 - 1 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
06 - 1 1/2 cup sugar or xylitol
07 - 1/2 cup applesauce, banana, or yogurt of choice
08 - 1/2 cup oil, almond butter, or allergy-friendly substitute
09 - 1 1/2 tbsp pure vanilla extract
10 - 1 1/2 cup water

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease two 8-inch pans. Set aside.
02 - In a bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, optional chocolate chips, and sweetener.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil or nut butter, applesauce or yogurt, water, and vanilla. If using almond butter, gently warm it until soft and easily stir-able.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, being careful not to over-mix.
05 - Pour the batter evenly into the greased pans.
06 - Bake on the center rack for 25 minutes or until the batter has risen and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
07 - Allow the cakes to cool slightly, then transfer to the refrigerator overnight to set and firm up.
08 - Loosen the cakes by running a knife along the sides, then invert them onto plates. Frost individually. Stack one cake on top of the other if making a double-layer cake, and frost the sides if desired.

# Additional Notes:

01 - For best results, allow the cake to rest for one day before serving to enhance flavor and texture.