Vegan Raspberry Mocha Cake

Submitted by Ennui on Rice

"From the About.com website's vegan section."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3 cups flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1⁄2 cup cocoa
• 1⁄4 cup oil
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 tablespoons vinegar, dissolved in
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 3⁄4 cup strong brewed coffee or 3/4 cup espresso
• 3⁄4 cup raspberry preserves
• chocolate frosting (optional)

directions

1. Mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, and cocoa in a large mixing bowl.
2. Slowly incorporate oil and vanilla, then vinegar and water, and finally the coffee and raspberry preserves.
3. Mix the batter until it is smooth and creamy.
4. Pour into a greased cake pan and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
5. Allow to cool before frosting.