Cake Pan Cake with Fluffy Bakeshop Frosting

The Cake Pan Cake is also known as Wacky Cake or Depression Cake. It gained popularity during World War II when ingredients like eggs and butter were scarce.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Cake Pan Cake with Fluffy Bakeshop Frosting

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoon Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon White vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Water
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add the vegetable oil, vinegar, vanilla extract, and water to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. In a separate bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat until light and fluffy.
8. Once the cake has cooled, frost it with the fluffy bakeshop frosting.
9. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 35g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.