The Best Vegan Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup canola oil OR melted coconut oil
• 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4-1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 4-5 cups powdered sugar
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 1/2 cups earth balance vegan butter, softened
• 1 cup cocoa powder