Simple One-Bowl Chocolate Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chocolate Cake
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1½ cups (187g) all-purpose flour
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1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
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¼ cup (29.5g) unsweetened cocoa powder
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon white vinegar
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⅓ cup vegetable oil
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1 cup (237g) water
→ Frosting
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 tablespoon honey
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup (125g) confectioners' sugar
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3 tablespoons whole milk or heavy cream
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda. Add vanilla, vinegar, oil, and water, stirring until fully combined.
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Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 30-35 minutes until toothpick comes out with a few crumbs. Let cool completely.
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Beat butter, cocoa, honey, vanilla, and confectioners sugar with hand mixer. Gradually add milk until desired consistency is reached.
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Spread frosting over cooled cake.
# Notes:
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One-bowl recipe, no eggs or dairy needed in cake
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Also known as Wacky Cake or War Cake