Ingredients for the Cake:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
Ingredients for the Frosting:
2 Tablespoons butter
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup powdered sugar
1 Tablespoon milk (or cream)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda in a large mixing bowl.
In a separate bowl, combine vanilla, vinegar, oil, and water. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until completely combined and no lumps remain.
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Pour batter into a greased 8×8 square pan.
Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cake cool completely before frosting.
For frosting, melt butter, stir in cocoa to form a paste, then mix with powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Beat until smooth and creamy. Spread on cooled cake.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes