Wacky Cake

Contributed byJoy Greer
Slice of dark chocolate cake with powdered sugar on a plate, showing a moist, porous texture.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 1/2 cup melted butter or cooking oil
Yield: 30 Servings
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Instructions

Dissolve the soda in the water. Sift the flour, sugar and cocoa together into an 8-inch square pan. Make 3 holes in the mixture. Into the first hole, pour the vanilla and the vinegar. Into the second hole, pour the soda-water. Into the third hole, pour the melted butter or oil. Beat for 1 minute with fork or spoon. Bake in the same pan for 30 minutes at 350°. 

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