- 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/3 cup safflower oil (may use canola oil, melted butter, or coconut oil)
- 1 cup cold water
- For serving: frosting of choice, whipped cream, or confectioner’s sugar