Vegan Chocolate Walnut Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw walnuts (plus more for topping)
• 1 + 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (scooped & leveled)
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup cane sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup hot water
• 1/3 cup neutral vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 + 1/2 cups vegan chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any plant milk)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round pan.

2. 2

   Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix flour, cocoa, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3

   Add wet ingredients: Add boiling water, oil, vanilla, and vinegar. Mix gently until just combined-don't overmix.

4. 4

   Mix in walnuts: Fold in finely chopped walnuts.

5. 5

   Bake: Pour batter into the pan and bake 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.

6. 6

   Make the frosting: For frosting, heat plant-based milk until boiling, add chocolate chips, and whisk until smooth. Pour over warm cake and spread evenly.