Depression Cake
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Depression Cake
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Depression Cake is a moist cake that is full of chocolate flavor. Make this cake without eggs, butter or oil for the best wacky cake you ever had!
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Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 Cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
For the Frosting:
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter Melted
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 Tbsp milk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
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Instructions
For the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8x8 baking dish. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the all purpose flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt and baking soda.
- In a separate bowl, combine the vanilla, vinegar, oil and water.
- Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients with a hand held mixer until they are thoroughly combined.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before topping with the frosting.
For the Frosting:
- Stir together the butter and cocoa into a mixing bowl.
- Add in the remaining ingredients and combine with a hand held mixer until the frosting is combined and smooth.
- Spread the frosting on the cake. Then the cake is ready to slice, serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Store any leftover cake, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
333kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
257mg
(11%)
Potassium
177mg
(5%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
36g
(72%)
Vitamin A
86IU
(2%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 333 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 333kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 257mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 177mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 86IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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48 reviews
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