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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare an 8-inch x 8-inch baking pan with non-stick baking spray.
2
Add 1½ cups flour, 1 cup sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda and 3 tablespoons cocoa powder to a medium bowl. Whisk to combine.
3
Create a well in the middle of the dry mixture and add in 1 tablespoon vinegar, ½ cup vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 cup hot water.Stir until the mix is just combined.
4
Pour batter into prepared baking pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cake rest, until cool.
5
Meanwhile, make the glaze by adding 2 cups powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, ¼ cup water, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to a bowl. Whisk together until a shiny glaze is formed and no lumps are present.
6
Pour the glaze over the cooled cake and use the back of a spatula to spread evenly. Let rest until glaze is set. Slice and enjoy!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Vinegar-Baking Soda Reaction ⚗️Mix the vinegar with water first, then add baking soda immediately before folding into dry ingredients to maximize the chemical reaction that leavens the cake without eggs.
- Hot Water Activation 🔥Use truly hot water (not just warm) when mixing with cocoa powder to bloom the chocolate flavor and ensure proper hydration of the cocoa particles for deeper chocolate taste.
- Oil Substitute Precision 🌾Replace butter with neutral oils like vegetable or coconut oil at a 1:1 ratio by weight; this creates a more tender crumb than butter while maintaining moisture in this egg-free cake.
- Room Temperature Ingredients 🌡️Bring all ingredients to room temperature before mixing to ensure even distribution and prevent lumpy batter, which is especially critical without eggs to bind components.
- Shallow Pan Method ⏱️Bake in shallow 9-inch round pans rather than deeper ones to ensure even baking in 30-35 minutes; this prevents a dense center since vegan cakes lack eggs for structural support during the rise.
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Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Vegan
Low-Cholesterol
Low Fat
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