Wacky Chocolate Cake

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I started making this cake way back when Emily was still allergic to eggs and dairy.  It is such a moist cake and everyone enjoys it.  I thought I'd share it here.

Wacky Chocolate Cake

3 cups of flour
2 cups of sugar
2/3 cup of cocoa powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
2/3 cup of vegetable oil
2 tsp. vanilla
2 cup of cold water
2 tsp. apple cider vinegar

Mix together dry ingredients.  Add oil, vanilla and cold water and beat on medium speed until well mixed.  Add 2 tsp. of vinegar and mix well.  Pour into a grease and floured 9 x 13" pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.  Frost as desired.

Egg, Dairy and Nut Free

For this one I made a simple white frosting, though I've also done a chocolate fudge frosting with it too.

Frosting
3 cups confectioner sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
1 tsp. vanilla
3-5 Tbsp. milk

Mix first three ingredients together and then add milk, one tablespoon at a time until you get the desired consistency. 

Enjoy!

Comments

  1. RhondaJanuary 3, 2016 at 4:21 PM

    I need to remember this recipe when I am hungry for sweets- it's quite frugal and could easily be cut in half. Thanks!

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2016 at 7:17 PM

    looks great will try it for husband's lunch-thank you for all you share

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  3. TheresaJanuary 4, 2016 at 9:27 AM

    Wait...isn't butter dairy??

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    1. TerriJanuary 4, 2016 at 9:28 AM

      That's the frosting and you don't have to make that if you want dairy free. The cake itself has no dairy. Emily outgrew her dairy allergies and I used to just make the frosting without the butter and with soy milk.

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