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Chocolate cake



350 deg. F., 25 to 30 minutes
8 x 4-inch glass baking dish, greased
6 to 8 pieces


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In a medium-size bowl, blend well:

1/2 cup plus 3 T. flour (unbleached white;
     or half unbleached white and half whole wheat pastry;
     or gluten-free mix, see recipe in recipe list)
scant 1/2 cup white sugar
5 T. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt


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In a large bowl, combine:

2 1/2 T. veg. oil (canola or olive)
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup warm water
1 tsp. apple cider vinegar


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Pour the flour mixture into the bowl with the wet ingredients, and combine just until evenly mixed.

Bake until centre is dry (insert a toothpick or knife in the centre to test.)


Optional: make a sugar & lemon rind glaze.
Berries on top.