Vegan Chocolate Cake

This recipe was adapted from a recipe in the Compassion Over Killing Easy Vegan Recipes booklet

2 1/4" cups flour (can use whole wheat flour)
4 1/2 tablespoons coca powder
1 1/2 cups sugar (can easy be halved, use vegan versions and alternatives, Turbinado, etc.)
1/2 cup vegetable oil (to make low fat replace all oil with applesauce or equivalent)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar (can use apple cider vinegar)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups cold water

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Combine and mix dry ingredients until blended well. Add the wet ingredients and stir quickly. Once smooth, pour batter into a lightly-oiled 9 x 13 baking dish or pan. Bake for 25 or 30 minutes. (Note: As each oven is different, after 20 minutes, check the cake by inserting a tooth pick into it. If it comes out clean, it's done.)
3. Let the cake cool completely before frosting with icing of your choice.