INGREDIENTS

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil

  • 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

  • 1 cup water or brewed coffee

Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting

  • 3/4 cup peanut butter

  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Wacky chocolate cake

Prep Time	
 Cook Time	
 Passive Time

Servings

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 350°F and grab an 8-inch square cake pan. 

  1. Sift or whisk the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt into the cake pan (or use a mixing bowl for easier mixing). 

  2. Make 3 wells or indentations in the flour mixture. 

  3. Pour the oil, vinegar, and vanilla into the separate wells.

  4. Add the water or coffee then stir until combined. 

  5. Bake for 28 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. 

For the Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting

  1. Combine the peanut butter and chocolate chips in a microwavable bowl.

  2. Heat in 20-second intervals until the chocolate is melted. Stir well between intervals. 

  3. Spread on cooled cake