DEPRESSION
ERA CAKE

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 3-4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp white vinegar

• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

• 1 cup cold water 

For Optional Icing:

• Icing Sugar - 1 cup (can sub powdered sugar or 1/2 cup granulated sugar & 1/2 T. cornstarch blended to fine powder)

• Cocoa Powder - 3 tbsp

• Hot Milk - 2 tablespoons or as needed

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and use an ungreased 8x8 inch baking pan.

• Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in the pan.

• Add Wet Ingredients

• Combine: Stir until just combined, avoiding overmixing.

• Bake: Bake for 25-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

• Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan. It is often served plain or with powdered sugar. 

• To make the icing: Heat milk and stir ingredients together until you reach the desired consistency.