The Famous Depression-Era Chocolate Cake

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.

2. In the pan (yes, right in the pan!), whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.

3. Make 3 wells in the dry ingredients.

   • Pour vinegar in one, vanilla in another, and oil in the third.

4. Pour water over everything and stir until smooth.

5. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

6. Cool completely before slicing.

✨ Why People Love It

• Budget-friendly.

• Dairy-free & egg-free (perfect for allergies).

• Nostalgic — it tastes like childhood for many.