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Deep Depression Cake from www.kitchenfunwithmy3sons.com

Deep Depression Cake

There is nothing easier to make than a Deep Depression Cake. A cake that dates back to the Great Depression, it is easy to make, a moist and inexpensive cake that has an amazing flavor. Made without butter, eggs or milk, this cake was inspired during the Great Depression.

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  • 1 1/2 cup All-purpose Flour
  • 1/3 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1 cup Sugar (or Splenda)
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon White Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (or more – lol)
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil (or…)
  • FOR A NO FAT VERSION SUBSTITUTE…
  • 2.5 oz Unsweetened Applesauce
  • 1 cup Water
  • Chocolate Frosting of your choice (or NO frosting works too!)
  • Rainbow Sprinkles optional
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Grease an 13×9 pan with butter.
  3. In the greased pan, combine the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Whisk lightly with a fork or small whisk to combine.
  5. Make two small wells on the sides and 1 large well in the middle of the dry ingredients.
  6. Pour the vinegar and vanilla into the small wells then pour the oil in the big well, if they spill over the wells that’s perfectly okay.
  7. Pour the water over the top and whisk again to combine thoroughly.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Cool completely.
  10. Frost the cake with your choice of chocolate frosting. Our 5-Minute Chocolate Buttercream Frosting is wonderful with this cake!
  11. Optional; sprinkle rainbow sprinkles on top.
  12. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts Deep Depression Cake: Amount Per Serving Calories 216Calories from Fat 72 % Daily Value* Fat 8g12% Saturated Fat 6g38% Sodium 228mg10% Potassium 64mg2% Carbohydrates 36g12% Fiber 1g4% Sugar 20g22% Protein 2g4% Calcium 6mg1% Iron 1mg6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.