Easily mixed by a child.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups plain flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 tbs cocoa
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbs white vinegar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Method
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Step 1Combine dry ingredients.
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Step 2Combine wet ingredients and stir into flour mixture.
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Step 3Pour mixture into a 20cm round tin and bake at 175-180C for 25-35 minutes (pan should be 1/3 to 1/2 full, to accommodate rising).
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Step 4Stand for 10 minutes before turning out. Cake will be delicate while still hot.
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Step 5Microwave: using a ring or bundt microwaveable pan, lightly oil the pan.
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Step 6Cut a paper ring to line the bottom of the pan. Pour in batter and microwave on high 5-7 minutes on a rotating turntable.
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Step 7Stand for 2 minutes in the oven when done. Cool for 10 minutes.
Recipe Notes
Coffee can be used in place of water, and malt vinegar instead of white vinegar.
The batter will be fairly thin, compared to ordinary cake batter.
This recipe makes good cupcakes.
Microwave cooking time will vary depending on wattage.
This recipe was photographed by Greer Worsley for Australia's Best Recipes.
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