The Ultimate Pareve Chocolate Cake
A rich dairy-free and kosher chocolate cake, made with bittersweet chocolate and cocoa powder, can be prepared in Bundt, layer, or cupcake pans.
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 F (325 F for dark or nonstick pans).
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Grease and flour a Bundt pan, or grease two 9-inch layer cake pans and line with greased parchment paper.
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Melt chocolate using a double-boiler, microwave, or a bowl over simmering water, then set aside.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, instant espresso, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together oil, orange juice, water, eggs, and vanilla.
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Add wet ingredients to the dry, mixing until just combined.
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Stir in the melted chocolate until the batter is smooth.
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Pour batter into the prepared pan(s).
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Bake for 50-60 minutes for a Bundt pan, or 35-45 minutes for layer cake pans, until a tester comes out clean.
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Cool completely on a wire rack.
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Glaze or frost as desired.