Name: Chocolate Cake with Chocolate-Orange Frosting
Yield: Makes 12 servings
Ingredients: Nonstick vegetable oil spray; 1 cup all purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour*; 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup water; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar; 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate (donot exceed 61% cacao), chopped; 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) vegan "butter" (such as Earth Balance) or margarine, room temperature; 1 cup powdered sugar; 3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed, divided; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Large pinch of salt; 1/4 cup light agave nectar**

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Chocolate Cake with Chocolate-Orange FrostingBrian Finke

Kate is an avid home baker, but it took her a while to figure out egg- and dairy-free desserts. The cake and the oatmeal bars are two of her favorite vegan treats.

Test-kitchen tip:

The frosting firms up quickly, so spread it over the cake shortly after you make it.

Recipe notes

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