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A classic Depression-era chocolate cake made with no eggs, butter, or milk and mixed in one bowl.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.33 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup water

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • 8x8 baking pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8x8 baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Make three wells and add oil, vinegar, and vanilla, then pour water over all.
  4. Stir until smooth and pour batter into prepared pan.
  5. Bake 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 280mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Do not skip the vinegar—it is essential for proper rise.

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