Wacky Chocolate Depression Cake

Name: Wacky Chocolate Depression Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 c all-purpose flour; 2 c sugar; 6 Tbsp baking cocoa; 2 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp salt; 2 c water; 2/3 c vegetable oil; 2 tsp vinegar; 2 tsp vanilla extract; FROSTING; 1 c milk; 1 pkg (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix - or whatever flavor you prefer; 1 (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

By Cassie *
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This is a dense, but very moist cake, and so easy to make. It's not overpowering with chocolate.

Fluffy frosting mixes up in seconds. Change up the pudding in the frosting to your liking. I used vanilla tonight.

Mix all in one bowl, and no eggs.

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Rating:

★★★★★ 8 votes5

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Serves:

12 - 15

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

40 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

3 c

all-purpose flour
2 c

sugar
6 Tbsp

baking cocoa
2 tsp

baking soda
1 tsp

salt
2 c

water
2/3 c

vegetable oil
2 tsp

vinegar
2 tsp

vanilla extract
FROSTING
1 c

milk
1 pkg

(3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix - or whatever flavor you prefer
1

(8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
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How to Make Wacky Chocolate Depression Cake

Step-by-Step

In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add the water, oil, vinegar and vanilla. Beat on low speed for 1 minute. Beat on medium for 1 minute.
Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
For frosting, in a bowl, beat the milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Beat in whipped topping. Spread over cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

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About Wacky Chocolate Depression Cake

Course/Dish: Cakes Chocolate

Main Ingredient: Non-Edible or Other

Regional Style: American

Other Tag: Quick & Easy

Hashtags: #chocolate #depression cake

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