screwball(wacky) cake for a crowd

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87 Pinches
East Hampton, NY
Updated on Jul 12, 2011

I do NOT know how this wonderful cake got its name, but I have had this recipe for years and it has never failed me yet as everyone loves it and I hope you do also!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 35 Min
method ---
yield A CROWD

Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2/3 cup cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups cold water
  • TO TOP THE CAKE:
  • 2 boxes instant chocolate pudding
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 package cool whip

How To Make screwball(wacky) cake for a crowd

  • Step 1
    Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl. Make 3 holes (1 large and 2 small). In 1 hole put 1 teaspoon vinegar, in 1 hole put 2 teaspoons vanilla, in last hole put 1 cup oil. Pour 2 cups cold water over all and mix. Pour into greased pan 14 x 10 x 2. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Mix 2 packages of instant chocolate pudding with the 3 cups of milk(if it seems too thick you can add another 1/2 cup of milk). When set(you can put this in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to help if you are in a hot area), spread on cooled cake in pan. Cover with Cool Whip....you can then fancy it up with sprinkles,chopped nuts,shaved chocolate,mini chocolate chips,etc...if you would like to.

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