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°F. Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup sugar, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon baking soda.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon vinegar, ⅓ cup vegetable oil, and 1 cup water.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix with a hand mixer on low speed just until the batter is smooth and combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared 8×8-inch baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely before frosting.
Frosting Directions:
- In a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons melted butter and ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder. Stir until smooth.
- Add 1 cup powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons milk, and ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat with a hand mixer until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the completely cooled cake. Slice into 9 servings and serve.
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
