Chocolate cake ( diary and egg free)

By foodiva

Ingredients

• 3 cups flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons vanilla
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups water
• 2 large Oranges
• 4 cups of sugar, divided
• 3 cups of water
• 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons orange juice

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from figsandfeta.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cut and peel oranges into 4 vertical segments.
Remove each segments and as much of the white pith as you can.
Slice into ¼ inch wide strips.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and place the orange strips in the water.
Boil for 15 minutes.
Drain peels, rinse and drain again.
Bring 3 cups of water and 3 cups of sugar to a boil over medium high heat for 3-4 minutes.
Carefully add the drained orange peels.
Reduce to low and simmer for 40-45 minutes until the orange peels are soft.
Drain, but save this delicious orange simple syrup in a jar! (Refrigerate and we’ll make cocktails with it soon.) ;)
Pour one cup of sugar onto a small cookie sheet.
Toss the peels in the sugar.
Transfer the peels onto a cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil.
Allow to dry for 1-2 days before decorating the cake.