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Chocolate Depression Cake

This chocolate depression cake recipe is sometimes called chocolate crazy cake, chocolate wacky crazy cake or chocolate surprise cake because it is made without eggs, milk, or butter. Which is surprising and sounds both crazy and wacky!

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Chocolate Depression Cake

Type

Dessert

Time

1 hour

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Ingredients

1/2 cup cocoa powder 2 cups boiling hot water or hot coffee 2/3 cup oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups granulated sugar ...

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease or line 2 - 9 inch round cake pans, 24 cupcake tins, or a 13 x 9 dish.

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Prep the Oven 

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2

Add the cocoa powder to a large bowl. Pour the hot water over it and let it sit for 2 minutes.

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Mix the Ingredients 

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3

While the cocoa is sitting, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk to combine.

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Prep for Baking

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Chocolate Depression Cake