Spicy Southern Kitchen · by Christin Mahrlig★ 4.6 (10)
Wacky Cake (Depression Cake)
NUTRITION · PER SERVING40M COOK
CAL 22%·PRO 12%
CARBS 78G71% OF CAL
5G FIBER15G OTHER58G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 14G29% OF CAL
2G SAT12G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A simple depression-era chocolate cake that uses no eggs, butter, or milk, mixed right in the baking pan. Surprisingly moist and chocolatey.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 9- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/3 cup butter
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 1/2 to 3 cups powdered sugar
- sprinkles (optional)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 40M
CAL 22%·PRO 12%
CARBS 78G71% OF CAL
5G FIBER15G OTHER58G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 14G29% OF CAL
2G SAT12G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 30m
- Sodium
- 295mg
- Total sugar
- 58g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 218mg
- Calcium
- 43mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 10M
- SODIUM
- 295MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.