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Chocolate Cake (Vegan)

3 cups flour 2 cups sugar 6 tablespoons cocoa 2 tablespoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt Mix, adding: 3/4 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons vinegar 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 cups cold water   Bake in a two 9-inch circular pans or a 9 x 13 pan, at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes.   Top with powdered sugar or plain frosting made with vegetable shortening.   If you want to ease up a little on veganness:   Top with a simple ganache: Add 1 cup of chopped milk chocolate to 1 cup of hot (not boiling) heavy cream. Remove from heat and stir until smooth.   Pour over cake and chill.