by @crumbs.and.caramel
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• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup plant-based milk
• 2/3 cup neutral oil (avocado, canola, etc.)
• 3 tbsp white vinegar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh hot coffee or hot water
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• 1/2 cup vegan butter (stick, not tub style)
• 1/2 cup non-hydrogenated shortening
• 3 cups confectioner’s sugar
• 3 tbsp instant espresso powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1-4 tbsp plant-based milk
• Chocolate shavings for garnish, optional
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1. Preheat oven to 350° F (175° C). Line the bottom of a 9″ x 13″ (23 x 33 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, lightly greasing any areas not covered with paper.
2. In a large bowl, sift the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In a medium bowl, whisk the plant-based milk, oil, vinegar and vanilla extract.
3. Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients and pour in the hot coffee or water. Whisk together just until combined.
4. Add the batter to the baking pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few cooked crumbs.
5. Let the cake cool completely.
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1. In a stand mixer with a balloon whisk (or with a large bowl and beaters), beat the vegan butter and shortening together until fluffy. Add in the confectioner’s sugar, one cup at a time. Beat for 3-4 minutes, scraping down the sides occasionally.
2. Add in the vanilla and espresso powder and beat for another 5-7 minutes. Add plant-based milk only if necessary and 1 tbsp at a time. I normally don’t add any. If you do add some, beat for a couple of minutes after each addition.
3. Spread the frosting over completely cooled cake. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings, if desired. Enjoy!