You’ll Need
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 Tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp coarse salt
- 6 Tbsp vegetable or canola oil
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 Tbsp white distilled vinegar
- 1 cup cold water
Prep and Cook
- 1Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- 2In an 8-inch square cake pan, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Make a well in the centre of the mixture.
- 3Into the well, add the oil, vanilla, vinegar and water. Stir until well combined. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
