Vegan Adonis Cake

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Vegan chocolate cake for the Gods--moist and chocolaty. Jill made this cake for my 49th birthday party and it was a smash! The recipe comes from our good friend Betty and her wonderful eight-year old grandson Adonis.

By Betty Speer and Adonis

Ingredients

• FROSTING:
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2/3 cup pure maple syrup
• 6 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup cold water
• 1 (12-ounce) package silken soft tofu
• 3/4 cup dairy-free, semisweet chocolate chips, melted
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare cake pan with non-stick cooking spray

In a mixing bowl combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, and mix well. Add maple syrup, apple sauce, vinegar, vanilla and water and mix well

Pour into a 9x9 cake pan- nonstick or sprayed with cooking spray. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.

FROSTING:
Place the silken tofu in a food processor. Add the melted chocolate chips to the food processor and blend.

Add the vanilla and blend until chocolatey and creamy. Taste at this stage; if using grain-sweetened chips, you may want to add a bit more maple syrup –or not! Trust your own taste.

Use immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Makes- 1 9x9 cake