Poor Man Cake

Name: Poor Man Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 3 cups flour; 3 tablespoons cocoa; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2/3 cup salad oil; 2 cups cold water; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 tablespoons vinegar

Vegan Vegetarian

Prep: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Poor Man Cake is a simple, moist chocolate cake that combines rich cocoa flavor with a tender crumb. Its easy preparation makes it perfect for a quick dessert or snack, especially suited for budget-friendly baking or when ingredients are limited. A nostalgic treat loved by all ages.

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Ingredients

2 cups sugar ⓘ
3 cups flour ⓘ
3 tablespoons cocoa ⓘ
1/2 teaspoon salt ⓘ
2 teaspoons baking soda ⓘ
2/3 cup salad oil ⓘ
2 cups cold water ⓘ
2 teaspoons vanilla ⓘ
2 tablespoons vinegar ⓘ

Instructions

Beat together sugar, salad oil, and vanilla until well combined.
Sift together flour, cocoa, and salt, then add to the wet ingredients and mix well.
Add cold water and mix thoroughly until smooth.
Stir in vinegar.
Pour batter into an ungreased 9 x 13-inch pan and bake for 35 minutes at 350°F.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

573 kcal 29% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.6g 19% DV

Total Fat 25.2g 32% DV

Carbs 62.6g 23% DV

Fiber 11.6g 41% DV

Sugar 7.4g 15% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9969.8mg 100% DV

Potassium 874.5mg 19% DV

Cholesterol 4.5mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 12mcg 1% DV

Vitamin C 9.3mg 10% DV

Calcium 97.5mg 8% DV

Iron 6.1mg 34% DV

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

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