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DEPRESSION CAKE

CHOCOLATE DEPRESSION CAKE (NO EGGS, BUTTER, OR MILK)

This unique Chocolate Cake recipe, popularized during the great depression, is rich and chocolatey without the using any eggs, butter, or milk!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Calories 319.77 kcal

Ingredients
  

CHOCOLATE CAKE

  • 1.5  cups  all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2  tsp  salt
  • 1 tsp  baking soda
  • 1/3  cup  unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup cooking oil
  • 1  Tbsp  vinegar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup water

CHOCOLATE ICING

  • 1.5  cups  powdered sugar
  • 1/4  cup  cocoa powder
  • 3 Tbsp  water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

CHOCOLATE CAKE

  • To begin, preheat your oven to a temperature of 350ºF. Using a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and cocoa powder. Mix the dry ingredients thoroughly until they are well integrated.
  • Next, prepare the liquid ingredients by pouring one cup of water into a measuring cup. Then, add the vanilla extract and vinegar to the water. Stir the mixture until it is evenly blended.
  • Pour the oil into the bowl containing the dry ingredients, and then add the water mixture to the bowl. Use a mixing spoon to blend the ingredients together, making sure to mix until the chocolate cake batter is smooth and uniform in consistency. Be sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl to ensure that no pockets of dry flour remain.
  • Now, pour the cake batter into an 8x8" or 9x9" baking dish, and place the dish in the oven. Bake the cake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

CHOCOLATE ICING

  • To ensure the perfect finish for your cake, it's important to let it cool completely before adding the chocolate icing. Give it at least an hour to cool down and settle.
  • Once the cake has cooled down, it's time to start preparing the icing. First, combine the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Gradually add water to the mixture, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches a thick but pourable consistency. You'll likely need about three tablespoons of water in total. Keep in mind that if you let the icing sit for too long, it may dry out. If that happens, simply add a splash more water to moisten it up again.
  • Once the icing is ready, pour it over the cake and use a spatula to spread it evenly. Take care to cover the entire surface of the cake. Finally, slice the cake into nine equal pieces and serve. Enjoy the delicious combination of rich chocolate icing and moist, fluffy cake.

Notes

Nutrition Information:
  • Carbohydrates: 59.44 g ・
  • Protein: 3.09 g ・
  • Fat: 9.07 g ・
  • Sodium: 272.58 mg ・
  • Fiber: 2.71 g
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