Depression Cake
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Depression Cake
Description
Depression Cake recipe combines all-purpose flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda in a bowl. Wet ingredients including vanilla extract, vinegar, vegetable oil, and water are mixed separately and then combined with the dry mixture to form a batter. The vinegar activates the baking soda, helping the cake rise without eggs.
The batter is baked in a greased 8x8-inch pan at 350°F for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. After cooling, a frosting is prepared by mixing melted butter with cocoa powder, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. The frosting is spread over the cooled cake to add moisture and chocolate flavor.
This cake offers a straightforward approach to chocolate cake suitable when eggs or dairy are unavailable. It has a soft crumb and modest sweetness, making it a practical and comforting dessert.
Leftover cake can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to five days to maintain freshness.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 Cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 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 butter Melted, unsalted
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 Tbsp milk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
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 five days to keep it fresh and moist.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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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