recipe for a delicious and easy Vegan Chocolate Cake:

 Here's a recipe for a delicious and easy Vegan Chocolate Cake:

Yields: 1 (9-inch) cake

Prep time: 15 minutes

Bake time: 30-35 minutes

Ingredients:

 * 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

 * 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

 * 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

 * 1 teaspoon baking soda

 * 1/2 teaspoon salt

 * 1 cup granulated sugar

 * 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

 * 1/4 cup vegetable oil

 * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 * 1 cup boiling water

Instructions:

 * Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

 * Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

 * Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, applesauce, oil, and vanilla extract.

 * Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

 * Add boiling water: Pour the boiling water into the batter and stir until completely incorporated.

 * Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

 * Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips:

 * For a richer flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder.

 * You can frost the cake with your favorite vegan frosting or glaze.

 * To make this cake gluten-free, use a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend.

Enjoy your delicious homemade Vegan Chocolate Cake!

Note: This recipe uses applesauce as a substitute for eggs. The applesauce adds moisture and helps to bind the ingredients together.