Chocolate Wacky Cake
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5.0
30 reviews
Excellent
Chocolate Wacky Cake
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Chocolate Wacky Cake (aka Crazy Cake or Depression Cake) is moist and tasty, made without milk, eggs, or butter! It's easy and accidentally vegan.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 190g
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200g
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 30g
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil 100ml
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup cold tap water 120ml
- ½ cup cold brewed coffee or additional water 120ml
- chocolate frosting
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Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Take an 8x8-inch (20cm square) baking pan and line it with baking parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Create three wells in the flour mixture. Make one large well and two smaller ones.
- Pour the oil into the large well, vinegar into one of the smaller wells, and vanilla into the third well. Note: It's important to keep the wet ingredients separate until they are stirred into the batter simultaneously to ensure the cake turns out properly.
- Add the cold coffee and water into the mixing bowl, and mix everything until well-blended without any lumps.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan.
- Once the cake has cooled, coat it with frosting of your choice.
- Cut the cake into slices and serve.
Notes
- Sifting the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda helps to remove any lumps and ensures an even distribution of ingredients. It leads to a smoother batter and a lighter texture in the final cake.
- Keeping the wet ingredients separate until they are added simultaneously into the batter is crucial. This method allows the vinegar and baking soda to react at the right time, resulting in a well-risen and tender cake.
- Once the cake batter is mixed, don't leave it long before baking. Ensure the oven is preheated before making the batter.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before frosting or cutting it
Nutrition Information
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Calories
240kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Sodium
252mg
(11%)
Potassium
61mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 240kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 252mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
30 reviews
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