EASY Chocolate Depression Cake [Wacky Cake]

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    269 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

EASY Chocolate Depression Cake [Wacky Cake]

This chocolate depression cake/Wacky cake is naturally vegan, containing no eggs, butter, or milk, yet still rich, moist, and chocolatey. It’s also mixed directly in the cake pan for the EASIEST vegan chocolate cake ever!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups of flour
  • 1 cup of granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder
  • ¼ teaspoon of salt
  • 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon of white or apple cider vinegar
  • 5 tablespoons of vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 cup of lukewarm water
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Sift all the dry ingredients into an ungreased 8" cake pan and spread.
  3. Use your finger to make three holes in the dry ingredients. Put the vanilla in one hole, the vinegar in the second hole and vegetable oil in the third hole. Pour the water over everything and stir until the batter is smooth. Make sure to get the corners of the pan!
  4. Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes or until the cake starts to shrink in from the sides.
  5. Top it with whatever you’d like, but I like powdered sugar and fruit.

Notes

  • parchment paper
  • Measure flour accurately: Fluff up the flour in its bag, use a spoon to transfer it to the measuring cup, then use the back of a knife to level the top. This way, you won’t accidentally add too much and have a dense cake.
  • Don’t over-mix the batter: If you overwork the gluten in the flour, the vegan chocolate cake may become dense and/or rubbery.
  • For less mess: Add parchment paper to the pan, leaving an overhang for easier removal.
  • Ensure the leavening agents are in date: Otherwise, the cake won’t rise properly.  

Nutrition Information

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Calories 269kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.04g Sodium 265mg (11%) Potassium 58mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 25g (50%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 269 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 269kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.04g 2%
Sodium 265mg 11%
Potassium 58mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 25g 50%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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