Chocolate Depression Cake

• Vegetarian

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa powder, unsweetened
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 1/4 tsp Vanilla

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/3 cup Vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp White vinegar

• Dairy

  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tbsp Milk

• Liquids

  • 1 cup Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup water
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 Tablespoon milk (or cream)
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

• Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt and baking soda in a large mixing bowl.
• In a separate bowl, combine vanilla, vinegar, oil and water. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until completely combined and no lumps remain.
• Pour batter into a greased 8x8 square pan.
• Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
• Let cake cool completely before frosting.
• Melt butter in a small saucepan (or in the microwave using a microwave safe dish.) Stir in cocoa powder, mixture will form a thick paste.
• Transfer chocolate mixture to a medium size mixing bowl. With mixer on low speed, add in powdered sugar, milk and vanilla.
• Once ingredients are incorporated, turn mixer to medium high speed and beat about 5 minutes, until frosting is smooth and creamy. Spread on top of cooled cake.