Poor Man's Chocolate Cake

Name: Poor Man's Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 1 cake, 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 cups flour; 2 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons cocoa; 3/4 cup oil; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 2 cups cold water

Submitted by janetgran51

"a depression era recipe for a moist, rich chocolate cake that uses no eggs"

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Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 9
Yields:: 1 cake
Serves:: 12

ingredients

3 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cocoa
³⁄₄ cup oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 cups cold water

directions

Mix all ingredients and pour in ungreased 9 X 13" pan. Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees, until pick comes out clean. If desired, top with a swirl of whipped cream.

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janetgran51

I am a semi retired grandma - I earn my living babysitting my grandson and baking goodies to sell at Farmer's Markets, Craft Bazaars, etc. I enjoy music, gardening, camping, fishing and cooking.

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