This cake is also called “Wacky Cake” or “Crazy Cake.” It became popular during the Great Depression when eggs, milk, and butter were scarce — but families still wanted dessert. It’s soft, moist, and rich, all without expensive ingredients.
🧾 Ingredients:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 tsp vinegar (white or apple cider)
1 tsp vanilla extract
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 cup water (room temperature)
👩🍳 Instructions:
