1950'S WACKY CAKE

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I think we loved the name of this cake as much as the chocolate cake itself. It was always the cake we wanted for birthdays. I have been told that this recipe goes back to the depression and it was called eggless, butterless cake at one time.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Cakes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 c flour
1 c sugar
2 Tbsp cocoa
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
5 Tbsp vinegar
5 Tbsp melted shortening
1 c water

Steps:

  • 1. In ungreased 8 or 9 inch cake pan stir together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Spread dry ingredients out in pan and make 3 depressions in mixture with your spoon. In one hole, place vanilla. In second place vinegar. In third place melted shortening. Pour water over all. Now mix it all up with a spoon. Be sure to get corners. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes until cake shrinks from sides of pan. Frost with chocolate frosting.

Thurston Adams
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This cake is a great value for the price. It's a delicious and affordable dessert.


Gabrielle Hargrove
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I love how moist and fluffy this cake is. It's the perfect comfort food.


Mahfuja Akter
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This cake is a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for several parties and it's always a hit.


Mdhemel Hossain2006
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I've tried several Wacky Cake recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Bin Jamaica
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This cake is a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen.


Imran Maitlo
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I love the vintage vibes of this cake. It's perfect for a retro-themed party.


Emam Shorif
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This cake is so easy to make, even for a beginner baker.


Delwar Hossain
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I made this cake for a bake sale and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Kaydence Vaughan
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the unique texture.


Baby Sosa
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's a keeper!


Shivan Garmeany
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover buttermilk.


Precious Obot
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I made this cake for my grandma's birthday and she loved it! She said it reminded her of the cakes she used to make when she was a kid.


Chsher ali
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This cake is so delicious! The chocolate frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Sardar Assam
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I love how this cake is made with simple pantry staples. I always have the ingredients on hand, so it's a great last-minute dessert option.


Xasan Malik
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This Wacky Cake was a hit at my 1950s-themed party! It was so easy to make and turned out perfectly moist and fluffy.