Wacky Lenten Cake
Wacky Lenten Cake is a moist, chocolate-flavored dessert perfect for Lenten seasons or anyone craving a simple, delicious treat. Its rich cocoa taste and versatile toppings make it suitable for all occasions, offering a nostalgic, homemade flavor that pairs well with powdered sugar or whipped cream.
Ingredients
Instructions
- To the flour, add the sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa.
- Sift together three times, then place the mixture in a small, greased 8-inch square pan.
- Make three dents in the top of the mixture.
- In the first dent, place 1 teaspoon vinegar; in the second dent, place 1 teaspoon vanilla; in the third dent, place 5 tablespoons melted shortening.
- Pour 1 cup of cold water over this and mix well.
- Bake in a moderate oven at 350°F for 35 minutes.
- The recipe may be doubled and baked in a tube pan.
- Bake longer than the original time if doubled.
- Enjoy a good moist cake, delicious with sprinkled powdered sugar or topped with Cool Whip.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).