Lazy Devil's Food Cake

Submitted by Andi the grate

"This weird egg free, dairy free recipe comes from an old church lady cook book. It really is this easy, and it's delicious."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 1 cake
• Serves: 9

ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons cocoa
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 5 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon vinegar
• 1 cup cold water

directions

1. Grease 8 inch square pan, sift dry ingredients into pan.
2. Mix together the oil, vinegar, and vanilla, add to the dry ingredients.
3. Pour cold water over the mixture and mix well but do not beat. I just use a wooden spoon.
4. Spread evenly in pan and bake for 35-40 minutes at 350°F until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
5. *Note - When I make this, it is a very thin batter, but it still bakes up perfectly.