Western One Pan Cake

Another family favorite from my most treasured recipe book; Towns, Trails and Special Times. This cake is moist and fabulous.....and the easy 'one pan' technique makes it fun to prepare with a 'little chef'!

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  cocoa
• 2  teaspoons baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2⁄3 cup  vegetable oil
• 2  tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1  tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2  cups brewed coffee, cold
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

1. Stir together first 4 ingredients (flour, sugar, soda, salt) in an ungreased 12x8 inch baking dish or pan.
2. Make three 'wells' in the mixture; pour oil in one, vinegar in one and vanilla in one.
3. Pour in coffee and stir all with a fork until well mixed. Spread evenly in pan.
4. Combine 1/3 cup sugar and 1/2 tsp cinnamon ; sprinkle half over the batter.
5. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes.
6. Sprinkle remaining cinnamon sugar over hot cake. Cool 15-20 minutes before cutting.