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Depression Cake
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!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 9
Calories: 333 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
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
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.
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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
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
% 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.