Egg-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Cake

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 0.25 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup cold water
• 0.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan.

2. 2

   Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl; mix well using a fork. Stir in oil, vinegar, and vanilla until thoroughly moistened. Pour in cold water and mix until batter is smooth. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

3. 3

   Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.