This Depression-Era Wacky Cake Only Requires A Baking Pan

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

Make three wells in the dry ingredients. In one well, pour the vegetable oil; in the second, add the vanilla extract; and in the third, add the white vinegar.

Pour the water over the entire mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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