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wacky cake

A classic chocolate cake made without eggs, milk, or butter, but incredibly moist and flavorful.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp white vinegar
  • 2 cups cold water

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Add flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt to a large bowl. Stir to combine. Make 3 wells in mixture.
  3. Add vanilla, oil and vinegar to each of the wells. Pour in cold water and beat until no lumps are left.
  4. Pour into an ungreased 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before cutting.

Notes

This vintage recipe is perfect for a quick chocolate fix without the need for dairy or eggs.