🍫 Chocolate Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1½ cups plant-based milk (soy, almond, or oat)
- ½ cup neutral oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup hot water or hot coffee
🍓 Strawberry Filling
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2–3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water
🤎 Vegan Chocolate Frosting
- ½ cup vegan butter
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2–3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–4 tbsp plant-based milk
🍓 Decoration
- 1–2 cups fresh strawberries
- Vegan chocolate shavings or melted vegan chocolate (optional)
This makes roughly a 2-layer 8-inch cake.