Cozy Depression Era Chocolate Cake No Eggs Recipe Easy Homemade Delight
A rich, moist chocolate cake made without eggs, using simple pantry staples and a clever baking soda and vinegar combination for a tender crumb and deep chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) cold water
- 1/2 cup (120ml) hot coffee (freshly brewed, not boiling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 8-inch round cake pan with a little oil or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix the vegetable oil, white vinegar, vanilla extract, cold water, and hot coffee.
- Slowly add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Whisk until the batter is smooth and glossy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking at 28 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use fresh baking soda for best rise. The batter is intentionally thin and pourable. Coffee enhances chocolate flavor but can be replaced with hot water and vanilla. Wrap leftovers tightly to keep moist. Cracks on top are normal and add rustic character.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake
- Calories: 210
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 2
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