magic (vegan!) chocolate cake ingredients: 1-1/2 cups unbleached flour 3/4 cup sugar or other sweetener 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking soda 3 tablespoons cocoa powder 1 tsp. vanilla 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 cup cold water chocolate cream frosting ingredients: 2 tablespoon softened margarine (earth balance) 1-1/3 cups powdered sugar 1/3 cup cocoa 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 - 4 tablespoons water (use as needed) cake instructions: preheat the oven to 350 degrees. combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and cocoa powder in a bowl and stir with a fork until mixed. make a well in the center and add the vanilla, oil, vinegar, and water. stir with a fork until well mixed. pour into a 9x9-inch baking dish (or cupcake pan), and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. cool completely, then frost with chocolate cream frosting. icing instructions: cream the margarine in a small bowl then add the sugar, cocoa, vanilla, and enough water to make a thick but spreadable frosting.
