Chocolate Depression Cake (Wacky Cake)

This humble yet delightful treat goes by many names: Chocolate Depression Cake, Wacky Cake, Crazy Cake, or even Surprise Cake. What makes it so unique? It’s made without eggs, milk, or butter—ingredients that were often scarce during the Great Depression. Instead, it relies on the magic of baking soda and vinegar to rise, giving you a moist, rich chocolate cake with minimal fuss.

Simple, budget-friendly, and dairy-free, this cake is proof that a little creativity in the kitchen can go a long way.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 cup sugar

• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 teaspoon white vinegar

• ⅓ cup vegetable oil

• 1 cup water

For the Frosting:

• 2 tablespoons butter

• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 1 tablespoon milk (or cream)

• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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