Name: Wacky Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 9
Ingredients: 1/3 c. cocoa powder (31 g.) -; 1 tsp. instant coffee or pure vanilla extract (optional) -; 3/4 c. boiling water -; 1/3 c. oil, such as grapeseed or canola, plus more for pan (80 g.) -; 1/2 c. granulated sugar (110 g.) -; 1/4 c. packed brown sugar (53 g.) -; 1 tbsp. white vinegar -; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt -; 1 1/4 c. oat flour (130 g.) or all-purpose flour (160 g.) -; 1 tsp. baking powder -; 3/4 tsp. baking soda -; Zest of 1 orange (optional) -; 1/4 c. cocoa powder -; 1/4 tsp. instant coffee (optional) -; 1/2 c. plus 1 tbsp. powdered sugar, divided (67 g.) -; 2 tbsp. orange juice or water -

Recipe information

Cooking:

15 min.

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Ingredients for - Wacky Cake

1. 1/3 c. cocoa powder (31 g.) -

2. 1 tsp. instant coffee or pure vanilla extract (optional) -

3. 3/4 c. boiling water -

4. 1/3 c. oil, such as grapeseed or canola, plus more for pan (80 g.) -

5. 1/2 c. granulated sugar (110 g.) -

6. 1/4 c. packed brown sugar (53 g.) -

7. 1 tbsp. white vinegar -

8. 1/2 tsp. kosher salt -

9. 1 1/4 c. oat flour (130 g.) or all-purpose flour (160 g.) -

10. 1 tsp. baking powder -

11. 3/4 tsp. baking soda -

12. Zest of 1 orange (optional) -

13. 1/4 c. cocoa powder -

14. 1/4 tsp. instant coffee (optional) -

15. 1/2 c. plus 1 tbsp. powdered sugar, divided (67 g.) -

16. 2 tbsp. orange juice or water -

How to cook deliciously - Wacky Cake

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease an 8” square pan with oil, lining with parchment if desired.

2. Stage

In a large bowl, whisk together cocoa, instant coffee or vanilla (if using), and boiling water until smooth. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir in oil, sugars, vinegar, and salt until fully incorporated. Stir in flour, baking powder, and baking soda until completely smooth, then pour into prepared pan.

3. Stage

Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out with only a few crumbs, about 30 minutes.

4. Stage

Meanwhile, make icing: In a small bowl, whisk together orange zest (if using), cocoa, instant coffee (if using), ½ cup powdered sugar, and juice or water until completely smooth. Set aside until ready to use, giving the mixture a stir before pouring.

5. Stage

Let cake cool to room temperature. Dust top of cake with 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, then generously drizzle icing all over.