Chocolate Cake
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup hot water
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch baking pan with vegetable oil spray.
Add all the ingredients to a mixing bowl and beat to just combine. Smooth the batter into the baking pan. Bake for approximately 20-30 minutes. Cool and serve at room temperature or cold.
Ideas . . .
-Some freshly-grated orange zest and a teaspoon of cinnamon makes an interesting difference.
-1 tablespoon of espresso powder to the batter brings it up to adult level.
-Adding 1/2 cup chopped nuts is good.
-When the cake is cold, mix together an instant pudding mix according to directions and pour on top
of cake. Refrigerate until set.
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