Wacky Cake
Submitted by ashultz1
This egg-free, dairy-free chocolate wacky cake uses applesauce and vinegar for a moist, tender crumb. A Depression-era classic that mixes right in the pan and bakes in under 30 minutes.
YIELD
1 cakePREP
12 minCOOK
30 minREADY
42 minBorn out of necessity during the Great Depression, wacky cake proves you don’t need eggs, butter, or milk to bake something truly satisfying.
Cocoa, applesauce, and a splash of vinegar do all the heavy lifting here, creating a rich chocolate cake with a soft, springy crumb that’ll have people guessing your secret.
Just sift, stir, pour, and bake. Top it with your favorite white frosting and watch it disappear.
Pro Tips
- The vinegar reacts with baking soda to create lift, so don’t skip it.
- Applesauce keeps this cake moist while replacing the fat found in traditional recipes.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent melting and sliding.
- For a richer chocolate punch, use Dutch-process cocoa.
Ingredients
Directions
Sift dry ingredients into a large bowl.
Add liquids, covering with water.
Mix thoroughly, and pour into 8 inch square pan sprayed with nonstick spray.
Bake at 350℉ (180℃) for 25 to 30 minutes.
Frost with your favorite white frosting.
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