The Best Vegan Chocolate Cake

Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans (or one 9x13-inch pan) with parchment paper.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. 3
   In another bowl, whisk together almond milk, oil, vanilla, and apple cider vinegar.
4. 4
   Add wet ingredients to dry, stirring gently. Dissolve instant coffee in hot water and pour into the batter. Mix until just combined.
5. 5
   Divide batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake for 28–32 minutes (8-inch pans) or 34–37 minutes (9x13-inch), until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
6. 6
   Remove cakes and cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn onto a wire rack to cool completely.
7. 7
   Frost as desired once the cake is completely cool.