Vegan Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

3 cups all purpose flour*
2 cups sugar
⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups cold coffee or water
1 cup canola oil
¼ cup white or apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
*For a gluten-free alternative, substitute gluten-free all-purpose flour plus 1½ teaspoons xanthan gum.

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together coffee, oil, vinegar, and vanilla.
4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and whisk until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fill each prepared cake pan evenly with batter. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few crumbs. Let the cakes cool completely.