Wacky Cake Classic Chocolate Cake
Shruthi
Wacky Cake is a moist, chocolatey dessert made without eggs or dairy.It’s mixed in one pan, making preparation quick and easy.The cake rises beautifully using a vinegar and baking soda reaction.Perfect for everyday baking or last-minute desserts.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 50 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
In the pan, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Make three small wells in the dry mixture.
Pour vanilla, vinegar, and oil into the wells.
Add water and stir until smooth and lump-free.
Allow to cool slightly before slicing or frosting.
- Vinegar is essential for the cake to rise properly.
- No mixer is needed—just a spoon or whisk.
- The cake stays moist for days.
- Works well as a base for frosting or glaze.
- Best stored in an airtight container.
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