Chocolate "Poor Boy" Cake & Cupcakes

Also Known As Wacky Cake!



This cake comes with many names, "Poor Boy Cake" or "Eggless Cake", sometimes even "Chocolate Oil Cake" and it's really is an oldie, but a goodie!  

My mom had this recipe for years, so I don't really know where the original came from, but, I promise you, this is one of the best chocolate cakes around, and so easy to make.  In fact, I think it was this cake that helped my hubby fall in love with me.  Haha! 

Don't be intimidated by the strange ingredients, they blend together to make a yummy cake or cupcakes!   This is also great for anyone with dairy allergies.  I remember my mom mixing it right in the cake pan, but I'm too much of a "neat-nick" for that.  But, believe me, it works out great that way too.

Personally, I give this recipe 5 stars...*very, quick, **very chocolaty, ***very moist, ****very inexpensive and *****very delicious!   Now,  that's my idea of a 5 star rating!  Guess you can tell I think it's the best chocolate cake ever!

Ingredients:
3 c.  flour
2 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. unsweetened baking cocoa
3/4 c. oil
2 Tbsps. vinegar
2 tsps. vanilla
2 c. cold water

Put dry ingredients in a bowl, mix lightly with fork to blend.  Make a well in the middle; add liquids; mix well until all ingredients are blended and the batter is smooth. 

Pour into an ungreased 9X13" baking pan or two 9" round pans.

Bake at 350'F for 30-35 minutes for sheet cake and 25-30 for layers or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean

Frost with your favorite Chocolate or Buttercream Frosting, and serve with a cold glass of milk.  Then sit back and enjoy!




This recipe also makes great cupcakes: (pictured)

Place cupcake paper into each cup of 2 muffin pans (each pan yielding 12 muffins).
 
Then fill each cup with 1 leveled off scoop of an ice cream scooper. (I love this, it's so easy.)

Bake at 350°F in regular oven for 15-20 minutes or until tester comes out clean. Yields 24 to 27 cupcakes

I made the cupcake version for my son-in-law's birthday, and topped them with a Rolo candy.  They were a big hit with him and all of his coworkers.








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