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Wacky Chocolate Cake
9 servings
Here is a delightful version of legendary Wacky Cake, which is said to have its origins in World War II rationing, when milk and eggs were hard to come by.
Ingredients
Makes 9 Servings
- 1 1/2 c (180 g) unbleached pastry flour
- 3/4 c (152 g) sugar
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) salt
- 1 1/2 tsp (7.5 mL) baking soda
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) cocoa powder
- 2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla extract
- 5 tsp (25 mL) unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) vinegar
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 F (177 C). Combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and cocoa powder in a bowl; stir with a fork until mixed.
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In a separate bowl, whisk the vanilla, applesauce, vinegar, and 1 c (240 mL) of cold water.
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Pour the mixed wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir with a fork until well mixed.
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Pour into a 9-by-9-inch (23-by-23-cm) baking dish and bake for 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Serve.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (1/9 of recipe):
Calories: 155 kcal
Fat: 0.5 g
Saturated Fat: <0.5 g
Calories From Fat: 2%
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Protein: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 35 g
Sugar: 17 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sodium: 342 mg
Calcium: 6 mg
Iron: 1.9 mg
Vitamin C: 0 mg
Beta-Carotene: 0 mcg
Vitamin E: 0 mg
