Preheat oven to 350˚F and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.

Whisk vegan butter and boiling water into cocoa powder mixture until smooth.

Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.

Slowly whisk in flour until smooth.

Fold in chocolate chips with a rubber spatula.

Pour batter into pan and top with extra chocolate chips (if desired). Bake for 30-40 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Remove from oven and let cool in pan for 30 minutes before slicing.