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Wacky Cake VIII

By: Mary Knipe

"This cake is make without milk or eggs and is moist, dark and delicious. A brain child of the depression era when ingenious cooks developed a cake that could be made without expensive and scarce ingredients."

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 8x8 inch pan

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup water

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Sift flour, sugar, salt, soda, and cocoa together into an 8x8 inch ungreased cake pan. Make three depressions. Pour oil into one well, vinegar into second, and vanilla into third well. Pour water over all, and stir well with fork.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes, or until tooth pick inserted comes out clean. Frost with your favorite icing.

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 225 | Total Fat: 8.7g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2008 by amylovesnateandgwen

Delicious and easy cake! I only make this recipe now- I sometimes omit the cocoa for a plain...

Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2008 by Tara76

I'm making this in the form of cupcakes for my daughter's 1st birthday party. She is allergic...

Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2007 by Sheena

Oh my goodness!! This recipe is amazing. I couldn't find my wacky cake recipe, so I went...

Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2007 by LoriAnn

This was EXCELLENT! I used a gluten free flour blend and added 1 1/2 tsp. xanthan...

Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2008 by camille929

This is moist and great. I put 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup brewed coffee instead of 1 cup of water...

Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2006 by Rollin

This is the one my mom makes and I was happy to find it here. I made it today for an after...

Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2011 by Sskemble

Very good recipe! I mix it all up in a bowl first and then pour it into a greased pan. Also...

Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2008 by Tseen

I've loved this cake for years. Trust me, nothing needs to be changed. Wacky cake is...

Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2006 by thecakemaven

My vegan friends LOVED this cake. It baked up moist and tasty. It is also sturdy enough that...

Reviewed on May 8, 2003 by SILKY6

I made this after a friend made a similar recipie, but this one was soooo moist & yummy! I...

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