History Repeats Itself

During the Great Depression to World War I to World War II there were rations on many items one would need to cook and/or bake(other items as well but this blog is about food not gasoline).  Sugar, milk, eggs, butter being some pretty important ingredients, many home cooks came up with their own recipes that did not require these items.  One of those recipes is the "Wacky Cake", this recipe does contain sugar, it doesn't have butter, milk, or eggs.  So, I guess this recipe is also vegan.  Interesting. 

Our Cast:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

4 tablespoons cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

6 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 cup water(or coffee)

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 tablespoon vinegar

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees.

In an 8" by 8" square or a 9" round pan(ungreased), sift all the dry ingredients 

...or mix with a fork like I did

Now this part is weird, I suppose not necessary but oh well, make 3 wells in the cake 

In one hole, pour the oil, in the next hole pour the vanilla, and in the last hole pour the vinegar

Now pour the water(or coffee like I did) all over the top and mix with a fork

It will bubble up and foam a little bit not don't worry(vinegar+baking soda=foam duh)

Bake for 23-25 min

Top the cooled cake with your favorite frosting or some powdered sugar 

This is a terrible picture but I ate it too fast to get another one.  SORRRYYYYY