Chocolate Cake Mix (Depression Wacky Cake)
An easy homemade chocolate cake with no eggs or milk that's easy to use as a make-ahead mix too. This recipe makes a one-layer cake in an 8x8 pan, but could also be used as cupcakes.
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients:
- 1½ cups flour
- 1 cup white sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup water
Instructions:
- Mix together the dry ingredients (the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt).If you are using this as a make-ahead mix, transfer these mixed dry ingredients to a jar to use later.
To make the cake batter:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8x8 baking pan.
- To the combined dry ingredients, add in the oil, vinegar, and vanilla, and finish up by pouring in the cup of water. Stir to combine all the ingredients into a cake batter.
- Pour the cake batter into the greased 8x8 pan and bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick or knife inserted in the cake comes out clean.
- Once the cake has cooled, you can add the frosting of your choice or sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Notes:
You can also use this chocolate cake mix to make approximately 12 cupcakes.