Desserts

Insanely Delicious Cake Recipe

Crazy cake made with cocoa, vinegar, and no eggs was popular during the Depression.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
18
Yield:
1 9×13-inch cake

Ingredients

  • 3cupsall-purpose flour

  • 2cupswhite sugar

  • ½cupunsweetened cocoa powder

  • 2teaspoonsbaking soda

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • ¾cupvegetable oil

  • 2tablespoonsdistilled white vinegar

  • 2teaspoonsvanilla extract

  • 2cupscold water

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Sift flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt into a 9×13-inch ungreased baking dish; form 3 wells in flour mixture. Pour oil into the first well, vinegar into the second, and vanilla into the third. Pour cold water over all and stir well with a fork.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Frost with your favorite icing.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe18
Calories250
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
10g 		12%
Saturated Fat
1g 		7%
Sodium
271mg 		12%
Total Carbohydrate
40g 		14%
Dietary Fiber
1g 		5%
Total Sugars
22g
Protein
3g
Calcium
7mg 		1%
Iron
1mg 		7%
Potassium
84mg 		2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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