I received the following homemade chocolate cake recipe while living in Switzerland from a good friend. European cakes tend to be a bit drier than American ones. One day, I was complaining to her that I could not find a cake mix for birthdays that was not dry. She gave me this EASY recipe. I continue to use it, unless of course, I get a great deal on cake mixes! Thanks again, Sue.
Lazy Woman’s Chocolate Cake
3 c flour 1 Tbsp vanilla
2 c sugar 2 Tbsp vinegar
5 Tbsp cocoa (1/3 c) 2/3 c oil
1 tsp salt 2 c water
2 tsp baking soda
Preheat oven to 350F. Grease pans (2- 8″ round or 1- 13″ x 9″)
Measure dry ingredients into bowl. Pour vanilla, vinegar, oil and water into dry mix. Mix until smooth batter forms. I use a whisk.
Bake at 350F for 34 – 40 min. until fork inserted comes out clean. Cool completely. Remove from pans.
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