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wacky depression era cake

(4 ratings)
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Recipe by
Lillian Russo
@Lilliancooks
Long Island, NY

I found this recipe on a cooking site, posted by a member named Helene P. I tried this recipe and loved it! Its made with simple ingredients. The wacky part is that it contains white vinegar and no milk or eggs...but don't let that scare you because this is one of the best chocolate cakes I ever tasted! Its moist and fluffy! I know there are many of these recipes posted on this site, but none of them had the exact same measurements as this one! Plus I love the ganache too! I'm adding my photo!

(4 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 35 Min

Ingredients For wacky depression era cake

  • this recipe makes a single cake. to make a layered cake, double the recipe and pour into 2 seperate 9 inch baking pans
  • 1 1/2 c
    unsifted all purpose flour
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1/4 c
    unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda...not baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    water
  • 2/3 c
    corn oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    white vinegar...or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp
    pure vanilla extract
  • CHOCOLATE GANACHE INGREDIENTS:
  • 8 oz
    chocolate chips
  • 4 Tbsp
    non dairy creamer (liquid) i used coffeemate french vanilla

How To Make wacky depression era cake

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2
    Mix all dry ingredients together.
  • 3
    Then add in all wet ingredients and mix til well combined.
  • 4
    Pour into a greased and floured 9 inch cake pan.
  • 5
    Bake on middle rack for about 30-35 minutes or til toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • 6
    Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  • 7
    TO MAKE GANACHE... Heat the chocolate chips and non dairy creamer in a saucepan on med/low heat, stirring constantly til melted and smooth.
  • 8
    Then flip the cooled cake, upside down, onto a platter.
  • 9
    Pour the warm chocolate ganache over the top of cake.
  • 10
    Serve chilled!
  • Last Step: Don't forget to share! Make all your friends drool by posting a picture of your finished recipe on your favorite social network. And don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes so we can see it too!
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