Rocky Road Cake

Recipe View Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly combined. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Add the vegetable oil, vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Pour in the water. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Using a fork or whisk, mix the wet and dry ingredients until a smooth batter forms. Ensure no lumps remain. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Pour the batter into a lightly greased and floured 9-inch square baking pan. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. (35 minutes)

Recipe View Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting. (60 minutes)

Recipe View While the cake cools, prepare the frosting. In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped unsweetened chocolate, margarine (or butter), and 1/4 cup water. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the chocolate and margarine are completely melted and the mixture is smooth. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the remaining 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and the confectioners' sugar until smooth and creamy. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Gently fold in the miniature marshmallows. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Once the cake is completely cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Cut into squares and serve. Enjoy!