WW Friendly Chocolate Depression Cake (Wacky Cake)
WW-friendly chocolate Depression Cake made without eggs, butter, or milk. Easy, budget-friendly, and just 3 to 5 Points per slice!
Servings: 9 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or your favorite non-calorie sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespooons unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup cold water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or a little oil.
- In the pan (or a mixing bowl), whisk together flour, cocoa, sugar, salt, and baking soda.
- Make three small wells in the dry ingredients and add vinegar in one, vanilla in another and applesauce in the third.
- Pour cold water over everything and stir until smooth. (If mixed in a bowl, scrape into the baking pan.)
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool before slicing into 9 squares.
Notes
Serving size: 1 piece (1/9th recipe)
WW Points: 5
Check the WW Points for this recipe and track it in the WW app.
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 4 PointsPlus (Old plan) The vinegar and baking soda combo creates a gentle rise, giving this cake its surprisingly soft texture. For deeper chocolate flavor, try adding ½ teaspoon espresso powder. If you prefer a richer cake, you can use oil instead of applesauce, but it will increase the Points. A dusting of powdered sugar adds a nice finish without many additional Points.
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 4 PointsPlus (Old plan) The vinegar and baking soda combo creates a gentle rise, giving this cake its surprisingly soft texture. For deeper chocolate flavor, try adding ½ teaspoon espresso powder. If you prefer a richer cake, you can use oil instead of applesauce, but it will increase the Points. A dusting of powdered sugar adds a nice finish without many additional Points.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 252mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 0.3IU | Vitamin C: 0.002mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg