THE SIX-MINUTE CHOCOLATE CAKE

THE SIX-MINUTE CHOCOLATE CAKE image

Categories Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups flour (recipe calls for unbleached white, but I use whatever)
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (plus extra for dusting the pan before filling, too)
1 tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. salt
1 cup sugar
Measure in a large measuring cup:
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup cold water or coffee
2 tsp. vanilla (I used Kahluha)

Steps:

Add the liquid to dry ingredients and stir gently just to blend until smooth. Then add: 2 Tblsp. cider vinegar and stir quickly. There will be pale swirls in the batter as the baking soda and the vinegar react. Stir just until the vinegar is evenly distributed throughout the batter. Bake for 25-30 minutes if 8" or 9" inch pan. Longer if using a 7" inch pan. You can do two of these to make a great chocolate layer cake (add any frosting) or use a smaller pan (like 7") if you are going to serve it as just one layer - it's a nicer presentation. Very nice if dusted with powdered sugar and decorated with berries or flowers. Also can use the Optional (vegan) Glaze: ½ pound (about a 1 ¼ cups) chocolate chips ¾ cup hot water ½ tsp. vanilla (again, I used Kahluha) Melt the chocolate (make sure it's completely dry if melting in the microwave) and then add the water and vanilla. Tip: don't wait for every chip to be melted - remove from heat and stir until smooth.