Chocolate, Rum And Raisin Cake (Vegan!) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces self-rising flour
6 ounces raisins (chopped)
1 1/2 ounces margarine
1 1/2 ounces unsweetened applesauce
2 ounces sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
2 tablespoons dark rum
1 teaspoon cinnamon
200 ml soymilk

Preparation

Soak the raisins in the rum for 1 hour.
Gently heat the margarine, sugar and molasses until melted.
Remove from heat, and stir in the raisins and any remaining rum.
Gradually add the flour, cocoa powder and cinnamon, and then the soy milk.
Mix well, then spoon into a greased 7 inch pan.
Level the top, and bake at 350\u00b0F for about 25 minutes; until risen and firm in the centre.
Remove from the pan and cool on a wire rack.
If desired, cover with melted chocolate and shredded coconut, and chill in the fridge before serving.