Name: Wacky Chocolate Cake
Yield: Makes one 8-inch square cake, or 8 to 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups (7 ounces) bleached all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup (0.75 ounce) unsweetened, nonalkalized cocoa powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup (7.5 ounces) granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon white or cider vinegar; 6 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup water

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The unusual name of this cake, also known as "Crazy," "Mixed-Up," "Mix-in-the-Pan," or "Three-Hole" cake, was inspired from the fact that the ingredients are sifted, mixed, and baked in the same pan. The result is a surprisingly light chocolate cake, quick to make, which kids love to help prepare because it is so easy. I like it plain (for breakfast!) or with whipped cream and fresh berries on the side.

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