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Wacky Cake

Wacky cake is a classic recipe for a rich eggless chocolate cake. You simply stir together the ingredients in a bowl and bake. The cake is dense, rich, and very moist.

Course Dessert
Keyword chocolate cake, eggless chocolate cake
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 15 servings

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup cocoa powder, natural or Dutch processed.
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups cold water
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar

For the Frosting

  • ½ cup butter, soft
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons milk, more as needed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

  2. Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add water, oil, and vinegar. Mix until a smooth batter forms, about 30 seconds.
  3. Grease a 9x13-inch cake pan. Spread batter evenly into the pan.
  4. Bake until a cake tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
  5. Let cake cool in the pan. When it’s cool, make the frosting. (optional.)
  6. Mix the softened butter until light and fluffy. Add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Turn mixer on. Add milk and mix until fluffy. If frosting is thick, add a little additional milk.

Recipe Notes

For Cupcakes
Fill 24 cupcake cups about halfway full. Bake until set, about 20 minutes.