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Wacky Chocolate Cake

Wacky Chocolate Cake
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Wacky Chocolate Cake is a rich, moist, and egg-free chocolate cake that uses simple pantry ingredients like cocoa powder, oil, and vinegar to create a tender, flavorful dessert. Perfect for those avoiding eggs or dairy, this fuss-free cake delivers a deep chocolate taste with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth crumb. Quick to prepare and versatile to customize, it’s an ideal choice for any chocolate lover or anyone seeking an easy yet impressive dessert.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free baking blend for GF version)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot water or hot brewed coffee

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8 or 9-inch round or square cake pan and dust it with cocoa powder to prevent sticking and maintain consistent chocolate flavor.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to combine evenly and remove any lumps.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the vegetable oil, white vinegar, vanilla extract, and hot water or brewed coffee to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the cake tender.
  4. Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The cake should spring back lightly when touched.
  5. Cool and Frost: Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting with your favorite icing to achieve the best texture and flavor contrast.

Notes

  • Use fresh, high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder for the richest chocolate flavor.
  • Don’t skip the vinegar, as it reacts with baking soda to give the cake its light and fluffy texture.
  • Use hot water or preferably hot coffee to intensify the chocolate notes.
  • Check cake doneness starting at 28 minutes to avoid overbaking.
  • Mix batter just until combined to prevent a dense texture.

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