Wacky Cake II

Children will love the cake you make from this recipe for a simple chocolate cake with a simple chocolate frosting.

• Calories: 287 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup butter
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 cup water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9 inch square pan.

Step 2

Sift together the flour, 1 cup of the sugar, 1/4 cup of the cocoa, the soda, and the salt. Stir in the vinegar, oil, water, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until smooth. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes. Let cake cool. Then spread chocolate icing over top.

Step 4

To Make Chocolate Icing: Combine 1 cup of the sugar, 1/4 cup of the cocoa, the milk, and the butter or margarine. Boil for 1 minute. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and continue stirring until partially cool. Spread over cake.