Wacky Cake

Wacky Cake is also known as Depression Cake or Crazy Cake. It originated during the Great Depression when ingredients like eggs and butter were scarce.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 9.

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Wacky Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 35 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoon Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₃ cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon White vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Water

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9-inch baking pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Make three wells in the dry ingredients. Pour the vegetable oil into one well, vinegar into another, and vanilla extract into the third well.
4. Pour water over everything and mix until well combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once cooled, you can frost the cake with your favorite frosting or enjoy it plain.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 25g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.