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Depression Cake
Depression Cake (Wacky Cake) is a moist, easy chocolate dessert that turns simple pantry ingredients into something truly special.
Servings 9
Calories 323kcal
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- salt one pinch
- 2 tablespoons hot water add an additional tablespoon if necessary
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Cake Batter
- Preheat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit. Grease or line an 8x8-inch baking pan.
- Mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Make 3 wells in the dry ingredients. Pour oil into one, vinegar into another, and vanilla into the third. Pour the water over everything and stir until smooth.
- Transfer the batter into the pan. Bake for 30–35 minutes at 350° Fahrenheit, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before icing.
Chocolate Icing
- Whisk the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Add oil, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons of hot water. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the icing over the cake and serve.
Notes
Chill Time varies (about 1 to 2 hours) and not included in the total time.
Nutrition
Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 35g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 2mg