Wacky Cake

Wacky Cake
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    40 mins
  • SERVING
    10 People
  • VIEWS
    981

A deliciously moist and surprisingly decadent chocolate cake, born out of necessity, requiring no milk or eggs. This 'Wacky Cake' is a testament to the resourcefulness of cooks from a bygone era. Its rich, dark chocolate flavor makes it a delightful treat, perfect with your favorite frosting or enjoyed simply on its own.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    36 g
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    243 mg
  • Sugar
    20 g
  • Fat
    9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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

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Recipe View In an 8x8-inch ungreased cake pan, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Create three wells in the dry mixture. Pour the vegetable oil into one well, the apple cider vinegar into another, and the vanilla extract into the third. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Pour the water over the entire mixture. Using a fork, stir until everything is thoroughly combined into a smooth batter. Ensure no dry pockets remain. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (30-40 minutes)

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Recipe View Let the cake cool completely before frosting (if desired) or serving.

For an even richer flavor, consider using Dutch-processed cocoa powder.
Don't be tempted to grease the pan; the cake's texture benefits from baking in an ungreased pan.
Feel free to experiment with different extracts, such as almond or peppermint, for a unique twist.
This cake is incredibly moist and can be stored at room temperature, covered, for up to 3 days.
For a vegan frosting option, try a simple powdered sugar glaze made with plant-based milk and a touch of vanilla.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 327 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Vance Hyatt

    So easy to make and uses ingredients I always have on hand. Perfect for a last-minute dessert!

  • Ari Bashirian

    My kids loved helping me make this cake. It's a great recipe for beginner bakers.

  • Kimberly Bergstrom

    The vinegar smell worried me, but you can't taste it at all in the final product!

  • Uriah Stracke

    This cake is a lifesaver when I'm out of eggs. It's become a regular in my baking rotation.

  • Mariano Ondricka

    I added a pinch of cinnamon to the batter, and it gave it a lovely warmth.

  • Marianna Wunsch

    I was skeptical about a cake without eggs or milk, but this was surprisingly delicious and moist!

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