Vegan Raspberry Mocha Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup cocoa
1/4 cup oil
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 tablespoons vinegar, dissolved in
1/4 cup water
3/4 cup strong brewed coffee or 3/4 cup espresso
3/4 cup raspberry preserves
chocolate frosting (optional)

Preparation

Mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, and cocoa in a large mixing bowl.
Slowly incorporate oil and vanilla, then vinegar and water, and finally the coffee and raspberry preserves.
Mix the batter until it is smooth and creamy.
Pour into a greased cake pan and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow to cool before frosting.