A Lenten Chocolate Cake Recipe

Ingredients

3 cups flour (all-purpose)

2 tsp. baking soda

6 tbsp. cocoa powder

1 tsp. salt

2 cups sugar (granulated)

3 tbsp. white vinegar

2 tsp. vanilla extract

3/4 cup vegetable oil

2 cups water (cold)

Optional: 1 cup nuts (chopped)

For dusting: sugar (confectioners)

Steps to Make It

Sift the flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt into a mixing bowl and mix using a whisk.

In a separate bowl, combine the sugar, vinegar, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, and water. Whisk together until the sugar is dissolved and the wet ingredients are combined.

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until incorporated and a smooth batter forms. Mix in the chopped nuts if using. 

Preheat the oven to 350 F.

Lightly oil a 9 x 13 baking pan or spray with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Pour the batter and smooth the top with a spatula.

Bake in a preheated 350 F oven for approximately 45 minutes or until a tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

When the cake has cooled, serve with a dusting of confectioners sugar and enjoy.