Description
Chocolate Depression Cake is a simple and delicious cake that requires no eggs or dairy, making it perfect for those with dietary restrictions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well blended.
- Make three wells in the dry ingredients. In one well, add the vanilla extract, in the second well, add the vinegar, and in the third well, pour in the vegetable oil.
- Pour the water over the entire mixture. Stir everything together until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add ½ cup of chocolate chips to the batter before baking.
- Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg