### ⏱️ Prep time: 15 mins | Bake time: 30 mins ### Ingredients
**For the Cake:**
* 1\ \frac{1}{2}\ \text{cups} all-purpose flour
* 1\ \text{cup} granulated sugar
* \frac{1}{4}\ \text{cup} unsweetened cocoa powder
* 1\ \text{tsp} baking soda
* \frac{1}{2}\ \text{tsp} salt
* 1\ \text{cup} water (or oat milk/soy milk)
* \frac{1}{3}\ \text{cup} vegetable oil
* 1\ \text{tsp} white or apple cider vinegar
* 1\ \text{tsp} vanilla extract
**For the Dairy-Free Chocolate Glaze:**
* \frac{1}{2}\ \text{cup} dairy-free chocolate chips
* \frac{1}{4}\ \text{cup} canned coconut cream (or dairy-free milk) ### Step-by-Step Instructions ### Step 1: Prep the Oven & Pan
Preheat your oven to **180°C** (**350°F**). Lightly grease an 8-inch round cake pan with a little bit of vegetable oil, or line the bottom with parchment paper so it doesn't stick. ### Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the **flour**, **sugar**, **cocoa powder**, **baking soda**, and **salt** until there are no clumps. ### Step 3: Add the Wet Ingredients
Pour the **water (or plant milk)**, **vegetable oil**, **vinegar**, and **vanilla extract** directly into the dry mixture. Whisk everything together gently just until the batter is smooth and combined. (Don't over-mix, or the cake will get tough!) ### Step 4: Bake!
Pour the batter into your prepared pan. Bake for **28 to 32 minutes**. You'll know it's done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before taking it out. ### Step 5: Make the Glaze
While the cake cools, melt your **dairy-free chocolate chips** and **coconut cream** together in a small microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts, stirring in between until completely smooth. ### Step 6: Decorate
Once the cake is totally cool, pour the shiny chocolate glaze right over the top! You can add rainbow sprinkles or fresh strawberries to make it look c00l