DEPRESSION CAKE (WACKY CAKE)

This vintage depression cake recipe (wacky cake recipe) is quick and easy to make with simple ingredients in 1 bowl! It has no butter, no milk, no eggs.

INGREDIENTS

• 1½ cups All-purpose flour
• ¼ cup Cocoa powder
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 tsp Baking soda
• ½ tsp Salt
• 1 tbsp White vinegar
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 5 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 1 cup Water

Chocolate Frosting (Optional)

• 1/4 cup Milk Whole or 2%
• 1/3 cup Butter Unsalted
• 3 tbsp Cocoa powder
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 - 3 cups Powdered sugar

INSTRUCTIONS
Cake

1. In a square cake pan (Dimensions: 8x8- Ungreased), add flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, salt and whisk everything together. 
2. Use your finger to make 2 small holes and 1 large hole in this dry flour mixture. 
3. Pour vinegar and vanilla extract in the small holes.
4. Pour oil in the large hole.
5. Pour water over everything. 
6. Mix everything together until just combined. Don't worry if you have some lumps. Just don't over-mix or else you will end up with a rubbery cake. 
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until an toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Chocolate Frosting
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