Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake

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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup sugar

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup coconut milk

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon instant espresso powder

Frosting, recipe follows

1 1/2 cups hulled and sliced fresh strawberries

Confectioners sugar, for garnish, optional

Frosting:

4 cups confectioners' sugar, preferably organic

1/2 cup margarine (recommended: Earth Balance Organic Soy-Free Non-Hydrogenated Buttery Spread) OR 1/2 cup refined coconut oil, room temperature

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1/4 cup water