Notes: Pictured the cake is iced with a simple vanilla, powdered sugar and rice milk frosting.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
3 tablespoons unsweetened coca powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup pure maple syrup
6 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup cold water

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa and baking soda and mix well.
Add in the maple syrup, applesauce, vinegar, vanilla and water. Mix well to combine.
Pour the batter into a 9×9 inch nonstick cake pan.
Bake for 30 minutes.