As a vegetarian one thing that was a problem was a cake that could be used for various celebrations, like birthdays. The problem was solved with this recipe, which is a variation on one given on the Oprah Winfrey show by the late Linda McCartney.

Chocolate Cake Recipe

  • 3 cups whole-wheat flour
  • 2 cups Sucanat (or other whole sugar)
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/3 cup chocolate or carob powder
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 tsp. lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup oil, no flavor is best
  • 2 cups water

Put all the ingredients in a 9”x13” pan. Mix thoroughly with a fork. Bake at 350˚ for 35 minutes.

One variation:

Carrot cake – omit carob/chocolate powder. Add 1 cup shredded carrots, 1 tsp. each cinnamon and cardamom.