Chocolate Depression Cake
Chocolate Depression Cake is the easiest cake ever and you only need a few simple pantry ingredients. This decadent cake does not require eggs, milk or butter making it so simple to bake.
Servings: 9
Calories: 333kcal
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp Vinegar
- 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 cup water
Frosting Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp Butter Melted
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 3 Tbs Milk
- 1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
Cake Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, salt and baking soda.
- In a separate bowl, combine the vanilla, vinegar, oil and water.
- Then mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients with a hand held mixer until they are thoroughly combined.
- Pour into a greased 8X8 baking dish. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
Frosting Directions:
- Combine the butter and cocoa into a mixing bowl and stir by hand.
- Add in the remaining ingredients and combine with a hand held mixer until the frosting is fully formed.
- Spread the frosting on the cake and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 2mg
