Chocolate Wacky Cake
This easy chocolate wacky cake is a moist, one-bowl dessert made without eggs, butter or milk. Budget-friendly and perfect for any occasion!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 484kcal
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white distilled vinegar
- ⅓ cup canola oil
- 1 cup water
Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3-4 tbsp whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- For the cake, add the flour, sugar, cocoa, salt, and baking soda to a mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk thoroughly to combine until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, cream the butter and cocoa until smooth & fluffy with an electric mixer fitted with a paddle. Add the sugar and vanilla and continue to mix until combined. Slowly add the milk until you reach the desired consistency. Scrape the sides of the bowl and stir to fully incorporate.
Notes
- Don’t skip the vinegar. It’s essential for the cake’s rise and tender texture.
- Mix just until combined. Overmixing can make the cake dense.
- Use good-quality cocoa powder for the best chocolate flavor.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
Nutrition
Calories: 484kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 479IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg