Chocolate Wacky Cake

This tasty Chocolate Wacky Cake is a super simple, delicious cake that will leave you amazed thanks to a simple list of ingredients. This cake is perfect for a simple, weeknight dessert, or serve it all dolled up for a fancy weekend gathering!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 239kcal

Author Marly McMillen

Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 cup cold water
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Vegan Chocolate Frosting

Cups - Metric

Instructions

Heat your oven to 350°F/175°C. Spray a round cake pan with vegetable spray. You can also place a piece of parchment paper at the bottom of the pan and spray the sides with vegetable oil.
Combine in a large mixing bowl the flour, sugar, cocoa, salt and baking soda. Stir to combine.
In a smaller bowl combine the vegetable oil, water, and vinegar. Stir to combine.
Pour the water mixture into the flour mixture. Stir until combined.
Pour the batter into your prepared pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Sprinkle the top with powdered sugar or top with Chocolate Frosting.

Notes

The nutritional estimate for this recipe is for the chocolate cake without frosting.

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