Wacky Cake II

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Children will love the cake you make from this recipe for a simple chocolate cake with a simple chocolate frosting.

Submitted by JJOHN32
Updated on August 8, 2022
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Servings:
12
Yield:
1 to 9 - inch square cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups white sugar

  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil

  • 1 cup water

  • ¼ cup butter

  • ¼ cup milk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9 inch square pan.

  2. Sift together the flour, 1 cup of the sugar, 1/4 cup of the cocoa, the soda, and the salt. Stir in the vinegar, oil, water, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until smooth. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

  3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes. Let cake cool. Then spread chocolate icing over top.

  4. To Make Chocolate Icing: Combine 1 cup of the sugar, 1/4 cup of the cocoa, the milk, and the butter or margarine. Boil for 1 minute. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and continue stirring until partially cool. Spread over cake.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

287 Calories
11g Fat
48g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 287
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 330mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 48g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 34g
Protein 3g 5%
Calcium 15mg 1%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 82mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.