Day Before Payday Cake

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A rich, chocolatey cake with simple ingredients, perfect for last-minute gatherings or casual occasions, offering moist texture and deep cocoa flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 3 c. flour
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 6 Tbsp. cocoa
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 Tbsp. vinegar
  • 12 Tbsp. butter, melted
  • 2 c. cold water

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa, salt, and baking soda.
  2. Pour the mixture into an ungreased 9 x 13-inch pan.
  3. Make three holes in the dry mixture in the pan.
  4. Pour vanilla, vinegar, and melted butter into the holes.
  5. Pour cold water over the mixture and stir gently to combine.
  6. Bake at 350°F until the cake is done, approximately 30 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

567 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.9g 16% DV
Total Fat 31.4g 40% DV
Carbs 47.8g 17% DV
Fiber 10.9g 39% DV
Sugar 7.4g 15% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16545.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 802mg 17% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 75.8mg 6% DV
Iron 5.4mg 30% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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