Crazy Cake

This recipe is based on "Crazy Mixed-up Chocolate Cake" from A Piece of Cake by Susan G. Purdy, 1989.

Ingredients

• 3 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa, Herhey's Special Dark (Dutch processed) preferred
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 tablespoons white or cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups lukewarm water

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350°F/175°C.
2. (Optional) Sift the dry ingredients together.
3. Combine all ingredients in a bowl. You can just use the baking pan if you prefer.
4. Pour into an ungreased 9x13 baking pan.
5. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve plain or dressed up as desired.

Yield

Serves about 12.