Chocolate Depression Cake

Premeditated Leftovers

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! Learn more

Chocolate Depression Cake

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Ingredients

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Prep the Oven

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Mix the Ingredients

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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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Swipe up for the rest of the recipe

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