Dry Ingredients:

1 and 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour

1/3 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)

1 cup organic sugar or coconut sugar

1 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

1 cup almond kefir or soy kefir

2 tablespoons ground flaxseed mixed with 6 tablespoons water (flax egg substitute)

1/2 cup vegan butter or melted coconut oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Additions:

1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips or chopped nuts

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon for a flavor twist

Ingredients for Vegan Chocolate Glaze

1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips

2 tablespoons coconut milk (or almond milk)

1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for extra shine)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for flavor)

Ingredients for Simple Vegan Icing

1 cup powder sugar

2–3 tablespoons almond milk (or your preferred plant-based milk)