Easy, Moist Vegan Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Frosting

In today's video Jill whips up a tasty and very quick recipe for a fantastic chocolatey fudgy cake. It is great for birthdays, celebrations, friends popping by, or a cake you'll make for yourself and ENJOY. Jill's Vegan Chocolate Layer Cake This cake is THE BOMB!!! Makes 2 - 8" layers or a 9 x 13 sheet cake Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place oven rack in the middle position. Grease and dust cake pans set aside. 2 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 3/4 cup Hershey's cocoa powder 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup oil (I used avocado oil) 2 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/8 cup white vinegar Sift all dry ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside. Combine liquid ingredients (including sugar) in a small bowl and mix well Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Don't over mix. Divide batter evenly between pans and bake immediately. Bake for about 35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center of came comes clean. Cool completely before frosting. Frosting Recipe: Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened vegan butter 2/3 cup Cocoa 3 cups powdered sugar 1/3 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions NOTE: Use softened butter In a small bowl add butter, cocoa, powdered sugar and vanilla, and milk. Beat to spreading consistency. Add small amount of additional milk, if needed. About 2 cups frosting. HALF RECIPE FOR CAKE: Grease and butter 8”X 8” pan 1 ¼ cup Flour 3/8 cup cocoa (6 tablespoons) 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 3/8 cup oil (6 tablespoons) 1 1/8 cup water (1 cup plus 2 tablespoons) ½ teaspoon vanilla 2 tablespoons vinegar Follow same directions as full-size cake recipe. Bake for approximately 30 minutes HALF RECIPE FOR FROSTING: ½ stick vegan butter 1/3 cup cocoa 1 ½ cups powdered sugar Approximately 3-4 tablespoons milk ½ teaspoon vanilla Follow instructions as for the full-size frosting recipe. VIDEOS FOR MORE RECIPES: Peanut Butter Cookies: https://youtu.be/EIBZ8fNtBg4 Carrot Raisin Cookies: https://youtu.be/euW0fDFKJn8 Vegan Chocolate Cake: ✅ SUBSCRIBE to my channel to see Cooking and Weekly Vlogs: https://www.youtube.com/c/Jill4Today 🔔 HIT that NOTICATION BELL to receive a notification when I upload new videos! 👍 THUMBS UP my video if you enjoyed watching, please! 🛒 VISIT MY AMAZON INFLUENCER SHOP: Each time you use my link and shop in Amazon, I receive a small commission. This helps support the channel. LINK: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jill4today HELPFUL COOKING & BAKING GEAR: Measuring Cups/Spoons: https://amzn.to/2usGZfc Magnet Measuring Spoons Set: https://amzn.to/3tUHtsN Cooling Rack: https://amzn.to/2YnnjaD My FAV Tovolo Scooper/Spreader: https://amzn.to/2CBcIPL4 Wilton Muffin Pan: https://amzn.to/2WnewmT Wilton Mini-Muffin Pans: https://amzn.to/3I7nYTc OXO Silicon Muffin Cups: https://amzn.to/2YT9s0J OXO Mini Measuring Cup: https://amzn.to/35iXBw9 Tovolo Silicon Tool Set: https://amzn.to/3opk9lP Baker's Joy: Helpful for Muffin Tin: https://amzn.to/3sOT5hJ Sugar Shaker/Flour Duster Wand: https://amzn.to/3qqB0Eh Parchment Paper Sheets: https://amzn.to/3i69CaR Hand-Held Rotary Sifter: https://amzn.to/3t6fNSC GREAT PREPPING EQUIPMENT: Mueller Food Chopper: https://amzn.to/3wFHqEf Pyrex Glass Bowl Set: https://amzn.to/3D4WITa Clear Glass Prep Bowls: https://amzn.to/3ip66sQ Pyrex Glass Measuring Cup Set: https://amzn.to/3GrtVdI OXO 9” Whip: https://amzn.to/30Ye06x Anchor Hocking 2 Quart Batter Bowl w/Lid: http://amzn.to/2yxU4rg FAVORITE ELECTRIC KITCHEN GEAR: Instant Pot: https://amzn.to/36S2OeS My Cuisinart Hand Mixer: https://amzn.to/34EEkoD Cuisinart Immersion Stick Blender: https://amzn.to/3tM21DW Keurig Coffee Maker: https://amzn.to/3w2W5sN MY Kitchen-Aid 7 Quart Stand Mixer: https://amzn.to/3tQBWn7 LINENS I LOVE: Michel Design Aprons (the BEST!) https://amzn.to/2UbPMk8 Cotton Cross-Back Apron: https://amzn.to/3t8OfMH Michel Design Double-Hand Oven Glove: https://amzn.to/3J81H8N Reusable Cotton Produce Bags: https://amzn.to/36fm4Th LET'S CONNECT: Email me at: jill4today52@gmail.com Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/jill4today52 Instagram @jill4today #veganchocolatecake #vegan #jill4today