I think we loved the name of this cake as much as the chocolate cake itself. It was always the cake we wanted for birthdays. I have been told that this recipe goes back to the depression and it was called eggless, butterless cake at one time.
Provided by Kathie Carr
Categories Cakes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. In ungreased 8 or 9 inch cake pan stir together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Spread dry ingredients out in pan and make 3 depressions in mixture with your spoon. In one hole, place vanilla. In second place vinegar. In third place melted shortening. Pour water over all. Now mix it all up with a spoon. Be sure to get corners. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes until cake shrinks from sides of pan. Frost with chocolate frosting.
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Xhaikh Ahmed
[email protected]This cake is so delicious and it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again!
Arifin Siam
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's a keeper!
Maxwell Bediako
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy dessert. It's perfect for busy weeknights.
Nweke Jeremiah chidubem
[email protected]I made this cake for my kids' birthday party and they loved it! It's so fun and festive.
Zonain king Zonain king
[email protected]The cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement to the wacky cake. It's so rich and creamy.
Dilenia Vasquez
[email protected]This cake is so moist and fluffy. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Nfor Shanella
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I usually have on hand.
ina zeqollari
[email protected]I'm a beginner baker and this recipe was perfect for me. It's so easy to follow and the cake turned out great!
Bondhon Biswas
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Soda Pop (SodaPopOfficial)
[email protected]This is the best wacky cake recipe I've ever tried! It's so simple, but it's also so delicious.
Butt Home
[email protected]I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but it turned out to be amazing! The cake is so moist and flavorful.
Nadeen Hany
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect! My family loves it.
Tebogo Madihlaba
[email protected]My grandmother used to make this cake when I was a kid. It's so nostalgic and delicious!