HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE DEPRESSION CAKE
The Chocolate Depression Cake, also known as Wartime Cake or Poor Man's Cake, is a time-honored dish that first appeared during the Great Depression. Other names for this cake are the Poor Man's Cake and the Wartime Cake. The ease of preparation of this cake, which calls for few ingredients and omits dairy products and eggs from the list of necessities, contributed to its meteoric rise in popularity. Despite its poor beginnings, the Chocolate Depression Cake provides a chocolate experience that is rich, moist, and full of flavor. In this post, we will walk you through the process of preparing this delectable cake in your own home by walking you through the steps, one at a time.
The Chocolate Depression Cake is a living example of the ingenuity and resourcefulness that people showed in the past. This easy-to-make and flavorful cake serves as a gentle reminder that even during difficult circumstances, one can still find pleasure and solace in a dessert that was prepared at home. This cake has a deep chocolate taste and a delicious, dense texture, all of which are guaranteed to win over the hearts of people of all ages. Try your hand at this dish, and bring a little bit of the past into your own home kitchen.
INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED:
FOR THE CAKE, I USED:
1 1/2 Cups.Of all-purpose flour.
1/4 Cup.Of unsweetened cocoa powder.
1 Cup.Of granulated sugar.
1 Tsp.Of baking soda.
1/2 Tsp.Of salt.
1 Tsp.Of white vinegar.
1 Tsp.Of vanilla extract.
1/3 Cup.Of vegetable oil.
1 Cup.Of water.
FOR THE OPTIONAL FROSTING:
1 Cup.Of powdered sugar.
2 Tbsp.Of unsweetened cocoa powder.
2-3 Tbsp.Of milk (dairy or non-dairy).
1/2 Tsp.Of vanilla extract.
INSTRUCTIONS:
