Wacky Cake

Wacky Cake is also known as Depression Cake, as it originated during the Great Depression when ingredients like eggs and butter were scarce.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 9.

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Wacky Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Vegan Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 30 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Sugar
• 3 tablespoon Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 5 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon White vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Water

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Make three wells in the dry ingredients. Pour the vegetable oil into one well, vinegar into the second well, and vanilla extract into the third well.
4. Pour the water over the top and mix until well combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
6. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 20g

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.