This wacky cake II recipe is a twist on the classic wacky cake, with a rich chocolate flavor and moist, tender crumb. It's a quick and easy dessert that can be made in just a few simple steps.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x9 inch pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Mix well with a fork, making sure there are no lumps.
- Make three wells in the dry ingredients. Pour the vanilla into one well, vinegar into the other, and vegetable oil into the last one. Pour the water over everything and mix well.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan on a wire rack, then serve and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Wacky cake is also known as crazy cake or depression cake, and it's a popular dessert that originated during the Great Depression when ingredients like eggs and milk were scarce.
The use of vinegar and baking soda in this recipe helps to activate the baking soda, leading to a lighter and fluffier cake texture.