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Crazy Cake Recipe

Crazy Cake Recipe - This cake was popular during the Depression, and does not have eggs in it.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 18 (1-9x13 inch cake)

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups cold water

Instructions
 

  • Step 1
  • Sift flour, sugar, salt, soda, and cocoa together into a 9 x 13 inch ungreased cake pan. Make three wells. Pour oil into one well, vinegar into second, and vanilla into third well. Pour cold water over all, and stir well with fork.
  • Step 2
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes, or until tooth pick inserted comes out clean. Frost with your favorite icing.