Wacky Cake

Wacky Cake

This wacky cake is made without milk or eggs and is moist, dark, and delicious. A brainchild of the Depression era when ingenious cooks developed a cake that could be made without expensive and scarce ingredients. Frost with your favorite icing.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Yield:
1 8×8-inch pan
Servings:
10

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup water

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2
Sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt into an 8×8-inch ungreased cake pan. Make 3 depressions in the flour mixture. Pour oil into one well, vinegar into second, and vanilla into third well. Pour water over all, then stir with a fork until well blended.

Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

225
Calories
9g
Fat
36g
Carbs
2g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 225
% Daily Value *
Total Fat9g 11%
Saturated Fat1g 7%
Sodium243mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate36g 13%
Dietary Fiber1g 4%
Total Sugars20g
Protein2g
Calcium6mg 0%
Iron1mg 7%
Potassium55mg 1%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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