Wacky Cake II

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour a 9-inch square baking pan. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In the prepared pan, sift together the flour, 1 cup of the sugar, 1/4 cup of the cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, then add the vinegar, oil, water, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract directly into the well. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Using a fork, mix the wet and dry ingredients together directly in the pan until the batter is smooth and relatively lump-free. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 35 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. (35 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting. (60 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins To Prepare the Chocolate Icing: In a small saucepan, combine the remaining 1 cup of sugar, 1/4 cup of cocoa powder, milk, and butter. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Once boiling, cook for exactly 1 minute, continuing to stir. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Continue stirring until the icing thickens slightly and cools to a spreadable consistency. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Pour the chocolate icing over the cooled cake, spreading evenly to cover the entire surface. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Let the icing set before serving. (15 minutes)