Chocolate Depression Cake (Wacky Cake)
A simple and delicious chocolate cake, perfect for any occasion. This recipe is egg-free and dairy-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup cold water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and flour an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Make three wells in the dry ingredients. Pour the vinegar into one well, the vanilla into another, and the vegetable oil into the third.
- Pour cold water over the entire mixture and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan before serving.
Notes
- You can easily double this recipe for a larger cake or cupcakes.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- This cake is delicious plain or with your favorite frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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