1. 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. Wait 10 minutes before starting to make the cake.

3. Meanwhile, spray and flour 2 8-inch layer pans.

4. 2. Thoroughly combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.

5. 3. Pour in the water, oil, vanilla, and vinegar and stir until well combined.

6. Pour into prepared pans.

7. Bake 30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

8. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes, then remove the cakes from the pans and cool completely.

9. 4. Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting.

10. (Use vegan margarine and a bit of soy milk instead of butter and milk.

11. ) Good luck! My daughter is also vegan and coming home on spring break soon.

12. Think I'll bake her this treat.

13. Thanks for reminding me.