Name: Nita's Crazy Cake
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup cold water; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

This cake is good sprinkled with powdered sugar or topped with vanilla frosting.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1 cup sugar

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup cold water

1/3 cup vegetable oil

1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°F. Place first 5 ingredients in 8x8x2-inch nonstick metal pan. Using handle of wooden spoon, poke three holes in dry ingredients. Combine 1 cup cold water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla in large glass measuring cup. Pour liquid ingredients into holes in dry ingredients (there will be some overflow). Using fork, stir until batter is smooth. Bake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool completely in pan on rack. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and store at room temperature.)

TagsCake Dessert Cocoa Snack Nut Free Easy Baking Bon Appétit

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