Ingredients
- 1½ cups All-purpose flour
- ¼ cup Cocoa powder
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp White vinegar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 5 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 1 cup Water
Chocolate Frosting (Optional)
- 1/4 cup Milk Whole or 2%
- 1/3 cup Butter Unsalted
- 3 tbsp Cocoa powder
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 – 3 cups Powdered sugar
Instructions
Cake
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In a square cake pan (Dimensions: 8×8- Ungreased), add flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, salt and whisk everything together.
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Use your finger to make 2 small holes and 1 large hole in this dry flour mixture.
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Pour vinegar and vanilla extract in the small holes.
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Pour oil in the large hole.
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Pour water over everything.
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Mix everything together until just combined. Don’t worry if you have some lumps. Just don’t over-mix or else you will end up with a rubbery cake.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until an toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Chocolate Frosting
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While the cake is cooling down, prepare the frosting: In a non-stick saucepan, add milk, butter and cocoa powder and mix until smooth.
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Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
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Add powdered sugar (1 cup at a timuntil smooth and creamy.
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Pour this frosting over your entire cake and let it set in the fridge or freezer for 15-20 minutes.
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Toss some sprinkles on top of the cake and enjoy!
Source: cookinginspired.com
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