Chocolate Depression Cake

Chocolate Depression Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup water

Frosting:

• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 Tablespoon milk (or cream)
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt and baking soda in a large mixing bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, combine vanilla, vinegar, oil and water.
3. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until completely combined and no lumps remain.
4. Pour batter into a greased 8″x8″ square pan or 9″ round pan.
5. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cake cool completely before frosting.
6. For the frosting, melt butter in a small saucepan (or in the microwave using a microwave safe dish.) Stir in cocoa powder, mixture will form a thick paste.

Transfer chocolate mixture to a medium size mixing bowl.

7. With mixer on low speed, add in powdered sugar, milk and vanilla

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8. Once ingredients are incorporated, turn mixer to medium high speed and beat about 5 minutes, until frosting is smooth and creamy. Spread on top of cooled cake.