Bake “Wacky Cake” from The Great Depression

[jalifritz]

I would recommend to use a weak coffee instead of water. It deepens the chocolate flavour.

[angelflot]

This is perfect recipe for people who are allergic to eggs. I’m going to try this for my friend.

[mochaanderson]

I was feeling really down and wanted to bake to feel better only to find we didn't have enough eggs or milk for the recipe I wanted. Was gonna go curl up into a ball of sad when I remembered you had a short with a recipe like this ^^
Really helped to brighten my mood, the cake is in the oven and I'm really excited for it

[eshkazaire]

Depending on what type of cocoa you used this cake is also probable accidentally vegan

[dragonova]

Selfish brat.
That BROKE me 😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[whatisthis]

I've never enjoyed cooking or baking, but when my aunt was trying to get me onto it this was the only thing I liked making. I didn't know it as Wacky Cake though I knew it as Cockeyed Cake; I realized it once the smiley face came up (the three wells). I made this pretty often, and it was simple enough that I had it memorized. After the first couple times my aunt suggested I use her 5 5" springform pans instead of the big one and that worked out pretty great! Although it can be mixed in the pan, I already preferred mixing it in a bowl first so moving to 5 separate pans wasn't difficult.

[michellekuehl]

I've gotta remind myself not to be drinking anything when I watch your videos. I just shot iced tea out my nose from laughing!!! Love your energy!!

[RaddyMadi]

For those who don’t feel like pausing every second to get the measurements.


1 1/2 C of flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup sugar
3/4 C cocoa powder

Mix with fork, make three wells

2 tbsp vinegar
Vanilla (measure with your heart)
3/4 C oil
1 cup of water

Bake at 350 for around 30 minutes, then let it cool.

Frosting
1 C powdered sugar
2 tbsp cocoa
Slowly add water until thick

Personal notes. This cake was awesome, but I would add a pinch of salt to the batch or to the icing. Otherwise I highly recommend!

[HattieGhost]

I made this yesterday from your amazing new cookbook! It gets two yums up from me and my husband. I don't understand how it can be so moist and delicious with so few ingredients, but it works. A nice recipe to have if you crave a chocolate cake but don't want to make a big cake. Can't wait to try more of the recipes in your new cookbook, Dylan.

[wangofree]

I grew up on wacky cake, and now I've taught the grandkids to make it. It's the best!

[charlibaltimore]

My mother used to make this when I was a child, I'm 70, she lived through the depression as a child. This is so moist, so chocolaty..yummo. the frosting was perfect too but, I think hers was different. Absolutely cracked me up at " you don't need a bowl, although I think living through the depression everyboody needed a bowl" lmbo!! And I agree!

[knitntherapist]

I used to make this for the clients at the house I worked at as a counsellor.
In fact, they would come to me way ahead of time and beg me to make it for their special day.

I would double the recipe and bake it in a 9 x 13 pan. A simple chocolate icing tops it off perfectly.
The best cake for any occasion!

[yahoojojo]

"Living in the Depression, I think everybody needed a bowl." ??? Help

[dgugic]

Our w.c. is IN THE OVEN, as I

Kids had a blast preparing this.
Keep fingers crossed.

[MattMox]

That slow smile letting the chocolate flavor kick in… “Mmm.. Yes!”

[bethbrec]

Just a little observation . . . recipes back in that time would have used apple cider vinegar, not white vinegar which was used for cleaning.

[karaparker]

I've never jumped in the kitchen soooo fast. Mine is in the oven now!
I'll be back to give my thoughts!
Oh and I LOVE your videos. Actually brought my love of baking back.
"Nilla!" Lol
Thank you ❤

[moonflower]

I soon as i saw the title i was like
"i k n o w w h a t t h i s i s"
My family still has a recipe for "wacky cupcakes" that has been passed down for a few generations.
They're good enough on their own that we dont add icing.

[charlibaltimore]

I never had such fun listening and watching someone make a cake, you are a treasure!

[aliceevans]

I have been making these for quite some time. Easy, not too much, and everyone loves them.