As the parent of an allergic child I would like to say thank you for being so considerate! I always have to take my own cake whenever DD1 goes to parties, Your dd's friend will be so pleased that you've thought of her.
This chocolate cake, as with all vegan cakes isn't perfect, but will taste nice, and holds together well for icing. Just make sure you line and grease the tin well.
Ingredients
3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 3/4 cup self raising flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon bicarb
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup plain soymilk or rice milk
1/2 cup sunflower or grapeseed oil
1 1/2 cups pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a 9 inch springform pan with non stick cooking spray or oil. Line well.
Sift together flours and baking powder and bicarb
In a saucepan, heat the milk on low-medium heat. When it is slightly bubbling, add the cocoa powder and whisk well until it is dissolved. Remove from heat.
Combine the other liquid ingredients in a bowl and whisk well. Add the cocoa mixture and combine. Add the wet ingredients to the dry.
Pour batter into prepared pan, bake at 350 F for 25 minutes until a knife comes out clean. Let cool completely and frost with your favorite frosting.