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Cockeyed Cake A.K.A The Lazy-Ass Cake

Wacky cake is easy to make yet comes out moist and chocolatey. No mixer or mixing bowl is needed as the ingredients are mixed in the baking pan! Plus, it's a delicious vegan treat with no eggs!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 155kcal
Author: Lalaine Manalo

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 5 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules, optional
  • vanilla frosting (store-bought)
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • In an 8 x 8 baking pan, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, water, oil, vinegar, vanilla extract and instant coffee, if using. 
  • Stir together until smooth and blended. Wipe down the sides of any spills.
  • Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before frosting.

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Notes

Make sure to wipe down any spills on the sides of the baking pan before baking to prevent any cake-on mess.

Nutrition

Serving: 56g | Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 25.4g | Protein: 1.3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 0.8g | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 16.8g | Iron: 0.7mg