Mocha Crazy Cake

• all-purpose flour↗1 1⁄2 cups

  unbleached

• sugar↗1 cup
• unsweetened cocoa powder↗1⁄3 cup
• baking soda↗1 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• strong coffee↗1 cup

  cold

• canola oil↗1⁄2 cup
• vanilla extract↗2 teaspoons
• cider vinegar↗1 1⁄2 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375*F.

2. 2

   Sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt into an ungreased 8-inch square baking dish.

3. 3

   In a 2-cup measure, combine the coffee, oil, and vanilla.

4. 4

   Pour the liquid over the flour mixture and mix with a whisk or fork.

5. 5

   When the batter issmooth, add the vinegar and mix quickly until incorporated.

6. 6

   Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Cool in the pan on a rack.

8. 8

   When completely cool, dust with confectioner's sugar or spread with vegan frosting, if you like, cut into squares, and serve.