Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add water, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and vinegar to the dry ingredients.
- Stir until the batter is smooth and no dry spots remain.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Stir in ½ cup of chocolate chips for extra richness.
- Add ½ teaspoon of instant coffee or espresso powder for deeper flavor.
- Dust with powdered sugar or top with a simple glaze once cooled.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 7 days.
- Freeze individual slices for up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
