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Chocolate Wacky Cake

Cultural Context

Chocolate Wacky Cake, also known as Depression Cake, emerged during the Great Depression as a way to create a delicious dessert without eggs or milk. It reflects resourcefulness, using simple ingredients to create a moist, chocolatey cake. Today, it remains popular for its ease and nostalgic value, often made in homes across America for casual gatherings and family meals.

AmericanUSdessert
45 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup pecans
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups water
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: applesauce

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Applesauce reduces fat while adding moisture.

unsweetened cocoa powder

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: chocolate syrup

Carob powder is caffeine-free and lower in fat.

1

Chop the pecans and toast them for the crumb topping.

2

Sift all the dry ingredients together in one pan.

3

Evenly distribute the sifted dry ingredients in the pan.

4

Add the wet ingredients to the pan with the dry ingredients.

5

Stir the mixture with a fork until completely mixed.

6

Cover the top of the cake batter with the toasted pecans for the crumb topping.

7

Bake the cake in a 350°F oven for about 25 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

disposable baking pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutensoy

Also Known As

Wacky CakeDepression Cake

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