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Wacky Cake

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Discover the delightful Wacky Cake, also known as Crazy Cake, a Depression-era dessert that's both egg-free and dairy-free. This simple chocolate cake recipe uses pantry staples to create a moist, chocolatey treat. Perfect for vegans or those looking for easy baking recipes without special ingredients.

 1 ½ cups flour
 1 cup sugar
 4 tbsp cocoa powder
 1 tsp baking soda
 ½ tsp salt
 1 tsp vanilla extract
 1 tbsp white vinegar
 6 tbsp vegetable oil
 1 cup water
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  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Directly in the prepared pan, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. Make Wells: Create three small wells in the dry mixture. Pour the vanilla extract into one well, the vinegar into another, and the vegetable oil into the last one.
  4. Combine: Pour the water over all the ingredients in the pan, then stir everything together until you have a smooth batter.
  5. Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan before slicing. Enjoy this nostalgic treat that's perfect for any time you're craving something sweet without the fuss!

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