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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 8x8 cake 749g

Recipe makes 1 8x8 cake)

Calories 2229
Calories from Fat 770 (34%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 85.7g 131%
Saturated Fat 12.2g 60%
Monounsaturated Fat 23.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 45.5g
Trans Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 2433mg 101%
Potassium 458mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 352.4g 117%
Dietary Fiber 10.4g 41%
Sugars 201.2g
Protein 22.6g 45%

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"Wacky Cake"

Recipe #40237 | 40 min | 5 min prep | add private note

By: Cindy Lynn
Sep 15, 2002

This is Mom's favorite chocolate cake. Easy to make and has a little different twist. Also has no eggs or dairy products. Pick your favorite frosting for the top--Mom likes 7-minute the best.

1 8x8 cake (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift together and make 3 holes in dry ingredients.
  2. 2
    In first hole, pour vegetable oil.
  3. 3
    In second hole, pour vinegar.
  4. 4
    In third hole, pour vanilla.
  5. 5
    Pour cold water over all.
  6. 6
    Mix well with fork or whisk, but do not beat.
  7. 7
    Bake in greased 8 x 8 pan for about 35 minutes at 350 deg F.

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From: Linda's Busy Kitchen

On Jun 18, 2008

I made this for a friends birthday cake and used Grammie Bea's Special Vanilla Frosting on top. After I frosted, I took my knife and patted the frosting, to make soft peaks all over the cake. It made it look so pretty instead of a smooth cake. I sprinkled multi-colored sprinkles for decoration to make it look extra special, but you can decorate it any way you want, if your making it for a birthday or holiday cake. The taste is just perfect with this delicious frosting. My grandmother made this recipe for years when we were growing up and it brings back fond memories for me. This was a staple in our house along with her special recipe for the frosting listed. Everyone that came to visit always loved it too! AWESOME cake and easy to make which makes it even better! OOps.. Almost forgot. I double this recipe to make in a lg. baking pan for a crowd. Thanks for sharing Cindy!

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  • From: The Random Cook

    On Jun 7, 2008

    This cake is fantastic! At first I was surprized at the ingredients; eggs, butter and milk being subtituted with vinegar and vegetable oil, but it was one of the best chocolate cakes I have ever made! So simple! Thanks for sharing.

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    From: Karen=^..^=

    On Sep 26, 2002

    Made this tonite and it was soooo easy. The texture is wonderful, a little heavy, almost a brownie like texture. It is not overly chocolatey or sweet, which was perfect with the buttercream frosting I used. I did not have a square pan, so I used a 9" round pan and it took 30 minutes. Very good recipe for a quick, snack cake! Thanks P.S. I am posting a picture which I am sure will not do it justice, but you can still see it looks pretty tasty.

    11 people found this review helpful

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    From: ~*Miss Diggy*~

    On Oct 1, 2002

    YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY!!! Dont let the ingredients fool you! WOW! It was super moist and just plain good! Thanks for the new recipe!

    6 people found this review helpful

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