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Chocolate Depression Cake

A simple, moist, and delicious chocolate cake made without eggs, milk, or butter. Perfect for times when ingredients are scarce.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup water
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. Add the water, vegetable oil, vinegar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  5. Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan before slicing and serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Chocolate Cake, Depression Cake
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