Wacky Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the simplicity and nostalgia of Wacky Chocolate Cake, a fuss-free dessert that's as delightful as it is unique! Also known as Depression Cake, this dairy-free and egg-free recipe relies on clever pantry staples like vinegar and baking soda to achieve its tender, moist crumb. With just one bowl and a handful of ingredients—including rich cocoa powder and fragrant vanilla extract—you can whip up this quick cake in just 10 minutes of prep time. Perfectly baked in a humble 8x8-inch pan, it’s the ideal sweet treat for vegans or anyone in need of a last-minute dessert. Serve this chocolatey classic plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with your favorite frosting for a customizable indulgence that suits any occasion. Wacky Chocolate Cake proves that simple ingredients can yield irresistibly delicious results!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Water
- 0.33 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon White vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
Make three wells in the dry mixture. Into one well, pour the vegetable oil; into the second well, pour the vinegar; into the third well, pour the vanilla extract.
Pour the water over everything and mix gently with a whisk or spoon until the batter is smooth and no lumps remain. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Enjoy plain, with powdered sugar sprinkled on top, or with your favorite frosting for an extra treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2166 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.1 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.9 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 44.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2450 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 374.8 g | 136% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.3 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 202.1 g | ||
| Protein | 30.5 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 17.9 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 1118 mg | 24% | |
*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.
