Depression Cake Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    9 slices

  • Calories

    464 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert, Cake

  • Cuisine

    American

Depression Cake Recipe

This easy and affordable chocolate depression cake recipe is made without eggs, milk, or butter, but still has a great texture and flavor!

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Ingredients

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For the Cake

  • 13.25 ounces chocolate cake mix (1 box)
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

For the Frosting

  • 5 tablespoons salted butter room temperature (⅝ stick)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Rainbow sprinkles optional, for topping
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Instructions

For the Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch square pan.
  2. Whisk the cake mix, water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  4. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Allow the cake to cool completely.

For the Frosting

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat butter until it's softened. Reduce the speed to low and slowly add in the sugar and cocoa powder. Mix in the milk and vanilla.
  2. Turn the speed to medium-high and mix for 2-3 minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy.
  3. Spread the frosting over the cake and top it with some sprinkles.

Notes

  • Storage: Store depression cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
  • Storage: Store depression cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1slice Calories 464kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 60g (20%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 400mg (17%) Potassium 225mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 43g (86%) Vitamin A 207IU (4%) Calcium 80mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 464 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 464kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 60g 20%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 400mg 17%
Potassium 225mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 43g 86%
Vitamin A 207IU 4%
Calcium 80mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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