Combine the flour, plant based egg, sugar, salt, baking powder & soda together in a large mixing bowl
Combine the coconut oil, hot water OR coffee and the cocoa powder together and whisk smooth
Add the cocoa mixture and the vanilla extract to the flour mixture and whisk smooth
Pour batter into 3 greased and parchment lined cake pans and bake immediately in a preheated 350°F oven for approximately 25 -35 minutes or until the layers are springy to the touch when you gently press the centers
Cool cakes in the pan then flip them out onto a cooling rack to cool completely while you prepare the buttercream recipe of your choice
Recipe by Gretchen's Vegan Bakery at https://www.gretchensveganbakery.com/chocolate-cake-recipe/