Chocolate Depression Cake - this recipe originates from the Great Depression, when some every day items were scarce, and butter in particular was a luxury. Also known as a Crazy Cake or Wacky Cake, it’s egg-free and dairy free for those with allergy issues, and Vegan friendly.
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| Makayla Perez getting ready to enjoy her piece of Chocolate Depression Cake |
I originally made this cake for a staff member of my husband's who is vegan. She and her children were thrilled with the cake, as is evidenced by the photos. My husband and his other non-vegan staff members also tried it, and it was huge hit with everyone.
This cake is the perfect after-school snack cake, so easy to make and super-yummy! Even kids could make this, it's so simple to do!
Moist, tender, full of chocolatey goodness without butter, eggs or milk. Who knew?
RECIPE
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp white vinegar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
Method
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt and baking soda in a large mixing bowl.
In a separate bowl, combine vanilla, vinegar, oil and water. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until completely combined and no lumps remain.
Pour batter into a greased 8 x 8-inch square pan.
Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Allow cake to cool completely and dust with confectioner's sugar or frost as desired.
Original recipe - Chocolate, Chocolate and More
Also seen on Meal Plan Monday
Cooks note - recipe is easily doubled to fit 9 x 13-inch pan; baking time remains the same.
This cake is the perfect after-school snack cake, so easy to make and super-yummy! Even kids could make this, it's so simple to do!
Moist, tender, full of chocolatey goodness without butter, eggs or milk. Who knew?
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| Laylanie Perez and her piece of Chocolate Depression Cake |
RECIPE
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp white vinegar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
Method
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt and baking soda in a large mixing bowl.
In a separate bowl, combine vanilla, vinegar, oil and water. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until completely combined and no lumps remain.
Pour batter into a greased 8 x 8-inch square pan.
Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Allow cake to cool completely and dust with confectioner's sugar or frost as desired.
Original recipe - Chocolate, Chocolate and More
Also seen on Meal Plan Monday
Cooks note - recipe is easily doubled to fit 9 x 13-inch pan; baking time remains the same.
Enjoy,
Mary
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Mary
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