Quick & Easy Chocolate Cake - No eggs. No butter. One bowl.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with a different flavor profile.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

No mixer needed (except for frosting).

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

Add the cool water, vegetable oil, lemon juice or vinegar, and vanilla to the dry ingredients.

Stir until well combined and smooth.

Pour the batter into a prepared cake pan.

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

Allergens