Two Bowl Cake Recipe
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Two Bowl Cake

By: Lenna Roe 
"I don't remember when I got this recipe, but it has been a favorite for years. It's quick, easy and makes a moist cake that keeps well."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (27)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 1 -9x13 inch cake
 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups cold water
  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a medium bowl combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, soda, and salt--stir to mix well.
  3. In a large bowl combine water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla. Dump the dry ingredients into the water mixture and stir with a fork until smooth. DO NOT BEAT. Pour batter into an UNGREASED 9x13 inch pan.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 180 | Total Fat: 6.4g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2006 by Karen Martin   view full review
this is a geat birthday cake I also vary it by substituting the cocoa with corn starch and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2008 by Irene Ross   view full review
This is a great recipe for me, since it is vegan as well as soy-free (we know some highly...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2004 by PUPPYBREATH   view full review
Holy Smokes! I wanted to bake a simple, yet delicious cake and this is the recipe to do it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2008 by April A.   view full review
I made this cake following one reviewer's suggestion of omitting cocoa, using white and brown...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2007 by japon   view full review
thank you for a great recipe.i have kids with allergies to eggs and nuts and i finally found...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2003 by ADAANG   view full review
I found this receipe when I started to learn how to bake. It is so easy, you don't need...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2009 by Lisa DeGraff   view full review
This was a great cake. I followed the recipe exactly. I'm really not a chocolate cake...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2003 by HOTCOOKNO1   view full review
This is wonderful. Great for birthdays. Even with out the vinegar. Added white chocolate chips...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2003 by ALLERGYCENTRAL   view full review
This cake is excellent! I've made it for every birthday in our house over the last year, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2003 by TIFFANY21074   view full review
Very moist and easy. Looked wonderful, was told it tastes almost like texas sheet cake. I...

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