How About a Nice Serving of Green Chocolate Cake?

So, I bet all of you are wondering what on earth green chocolate cake is, right? Don't worry, the kind of cake that I am referring to doesn't involve “really” going green, rather it is simply just doing its part for a better environment. Ever thought about trying to make your own eco-friendly chocolate cake? If so, or even if you haven't, now is the time to learn how to do so!

Follow this chocolate cake recipe, which comes from a cookbook called, “Vegan Express”:

Ingredients:
Oil for the pan
3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
3/4 cup unbleached white flour
1 cup natural granulated sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 safflower oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Frosting:
1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips (Note: Don't forget to opt for the fair trade chocolate)
1 heaping tablespoon peanut, cashew, or other nut butter
3 tablespoons rice milk

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 300F degrees. Lightly oil a 9-inch round cake pan.

2. Combine the flours, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir until well combined.

3. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour one cup of warm water, the oil, vinegar, and vanilla. Stir well with a wooden spoon until the dry ingredients are moistened, then beat vigorously with a whisk until the batter is smooth.

4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30 minutes just until a knife inserted tests clean.

5. Let the cake stand until just warm. At this point, make the frosting. Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and microwave for 30 seconds, then stir together until smooth. Or, combine in the top of a double boiler, heating over boiling water until the chocolate is melted. Stir together until velvety smooth.

6. Immediately spread the frosting over the top of the cake, then let stand for 30 minutes or so. Cut into wedges to serve.

Makes one 9-inch round cake.

This recipe sounds quite yummy, and I can't wait to try it out! If anyone else tries this recipe out be sure to leave a comment with how your cake turned out.