All in One Pan Cake Aka Wacky Cake
Discover the charm of simplicity with the All in One Pan Cake, also known as Wacky Cake, a delightful chocolate dessert that comes together without eggs, dairy, or even mixing bowls! This one-pan wonder is a budget-friendly, fuss-free recipe that gets its moist, tender crumb from the unique combination of white vinegar and baking soda, creating a perfectly fluffy cake with no need for complicated techniques. In just 10 minutes of prep time, you'll mix everyday pantry staples—like flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and vegetable oil—directly in the baking pan, making cleanup a breeze. Ready in about 30 minutes, this vegan-friendly cake is ideal for last-minute gatherings, weeknight desserts, or when you're simply craving a rich chocolate treat. Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with your favorite frosting for a delicious slice of nostalgia everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Water
- 5 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon White vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grab an 8x8-inch (or 9x9-inch) baking pan. No need to grease it.
Add the dry ingredients directly into the pan: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix them together with a fork or whisk until well combined and evenly distributed.
Create three small wells in the dry mixture. Pour the vegetable oil into one well, the vinegar into the second, and the vanilla extract into the third.
Pour the water evenly over the entire mixture.
Using a fork or spatula, gently mix everything together in the pan until the batter is smooth. Make sure to scrape the edges and corners of the pan to incorporate all the dry ingredients.
Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan completely before slicing and serving.
Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or frost with your favorite frosting before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
261 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.7 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 280 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.1 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 8 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 43 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
