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Wacky Cake

(by Melissa L. Weber)


1 1/2 c. flour

1 c. sugar

1/3 c. cocoa

1/2 t. salt

1 t. baking soda

1 t. vanilla extract

1 t. vinegar

1/3 c. vegetable oil


Preheat oven to 350 F.

Combine flour, sugar, cocoa, salt, and baking soda in a 8 x 8 inch pan.

Make 3 holes in the mixture.

Place vanilla extract in one hole, vinegar in another, and oil in another.

Pour 1 c. cold water over the mixture and stir with a fork.

Bake for 30 minutes.


(Read Wacky Cake, the story that accompanies this recipe.)

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