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Snack Cake

Snack Cake recipe

Snack cakes became popular in the United States during the mid-20th century as a convenient and delicious treat.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 11.

Cooking Method
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Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 25 min Rest Time: 10 min Total Time: 50 mins
Servings 8
Calories 2000
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.75 cup Buttermilk
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup Boiling water
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
  4. Stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 8


Amount Per Serving
Calories 250kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g19%
Total Carbohydrate 34g12%
Sugars 20g
Protein 3g6%

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