Chocolate Chai Cake [Vegan, Gluten-Free] – One Green Planet

• 1/2 cup brown rice flour
• 3/4 cup all-purpose, gluten-free, or complete wheat flour
• 3/4 cup sugar of selection
• Large pinch of salt
• 1/4 cup carob powder or cacao
• 1/4 cup vegan protein powder with 1 teaspoon every cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup of water
• 2 tablespoons blackstrap molasses
• 2 teaspoons vanilla essence
• 1/3 cup oil of selection
• 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar

For the Frosting Glaze:

• 1/2 cup dates, soaked then drained
• 1/4 cup barley malt powder
• 1/8 cup vegan protein powder with 1 teaspoon every cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg
• A pinch of salt
• 2 teaspoons good-quality espresso powder (optionally available)