Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup oil
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup cold water
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon corn syrup
2 tablespoons water, plus
1 teaspoon water
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
Directions:
In an 8 or 9 inch square pan, with fork mix well flour, sugr, cornstarch, cocoa, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
Add remaining cake ingredients and mix with a fork until well blended. Using a rubber spatula, scrape any ingredients clinging to sides, corners or bottom of pan into the batter. Even out the batter in the pan.
Bake in a preheated 350 F oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a pick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack. When cool, pour on the glaze; let set. Makes 9 servings.
To make glaze, in a small saucepan combine the cocoa, oil, corn syrup, water and cinnamon. Stir over low heat until smooth. Gradually beat in sugar until smooth and shiny.
Servings: 9
Time preparation: 0 min.
Time total: 35 min.