Chocolate Depression Cake

🍫 Chocolate Depression Cake (a.k.a. Wacky Cake)

🧁 Ingredients:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 cup granulated sugar

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp white vinegar

1/3 cup vegetable oil

1 cup water

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👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.

2. Mix dry ingredients in the pan or a mixing bowl:

Flour

Cocoa powder

Sugar

Baking soda

Salt

3. Make 3 wells in the dry mixture:

Pour vanilla in one well,

Vinegar in the second,

Oil in the third.

4. Pour water over everything and mix well until smooth. No electric mixer needed—just stir with a spoon or spatula.

5. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. Cool in the pan before slicing. Top with powdered sugar, frosting, or enjoy as-is!

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🍰 Optional Frosting (Simple Chocolate Glaze):

1 cup powdered sugar

2 tbsp cocoa powder

2 tbsp plant-based milk or water

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Mix until smooth and pour over cooled cake.