CAKE
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 cup walnuts, optional
1/2 cup soy milk
SAUCE
1/4 cup cocoa powder
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 cup boiling water
Directions
Preheat oven to 350F.
CAKE: Combine the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Mix in the
walnuts if using. Stir in the soy milk & mix until well blended.
Spread the batter into an ungreased 8" baking tin. Set aside.
SAUCE: Combine the cocoa powder & sugar. Pour the boiling water over
the mixture. Stir well to ensure that it is all dissolved. Gently
pour over the batter. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the cake
tests done. Set aside to cool before serving.
Recipe by Mark Satterly
Servings: 1 8" square
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