Vegan Chocolate Spice Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup organic granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup organic brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unflavored and unsweetened non-dairy milk
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee or espresso, (room temperature)
• 2 tablespoons unsulfured molasses
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup vegan chocolate chips
• Vegan frosting of choice,

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease the inside of a 9 x 13 inch baking pan.

2. 2

   Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt together in a large mixing bowl.

3. 3

   In a separate container, such as a large liquid measuring cup, stir together the milk, oil, coffee, molasses, vanilla, and apple cider vinegar.

4. 4

   Pour the milk mixture into the bowl with the flour mixture, then stir the ingredients until smooth and thoroughly combined, but avoid overmixing.

5. 5

   Fold in the chocolate chips.

6. 6

   Pour the batter into the baking pan, smoothing out the top.

7. 7

   Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean of batter, 35 to 40 minutes.

8. 8

   Place the cake pan on a wire rack and let the cake cool completely in the pan.

9. 9

   Spread the frosting evenly over the cake, and optionally top with a sprinkle of cinnamon.

10. 10

    Slice and serve.