Whacky Wacky Cake
Dive into nostalgia with Whacky Wacky Cake, a delightfully simple dessert that’s as quirky as it is delicious! This one-pan, egg-free, and dairy-free chocolate cake is made entirely in an 8x8-inch pan—no mixing bowls required. Using basic pantry staples like cocoa powder, white vinegar, and vegetable oil, this Depression-era classic comes together in just 10 minutes of prep time, making it a lifesaver for last-minute baking. The result? A moist, tender chocolate cake perfect for vegans or anyone looking for a fuss-free, budget-friendly treat. Serve it plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with whipped cream for a decadent finish. Easy, affordable, and irresistibly tasty, Whacky Wacky Cake proves that simplicity never goes out of style!
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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 teaspoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon White vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 5 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In an ungreased 8x8-inch baking pan, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Use a fork to mix the dry ingredients evenly in the pan.
Use your fingers or a spoon to make three wells (small indentations) in the dry mixture. Pour the white vinegar into one well, vanilla extract into the second well, and vegetable oil into the third.
Pour 1 cup of water over the entire mixture in the pan.
Use a fork or whisk to mix everything directly in the pan until the batter is smooth and no dry spots remain. Make sure to check the edges and corners of the pan for any unmixed flour.
Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan before slicing into squares.
Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or serve with a dollop of whipped cream for extra flair!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
275 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.4 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 280 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.6 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.2 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 110 mg | 2% | |
*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.
