Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 5 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules, optional
  • vanilla frosting (store-bought)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • In an 8 x 8 baking pan, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, water, oil, vinegar, vanilla extract and instant coffee, if using. 
  • Stir together until smooth and blended. Wipe down the sides of any spills.
  • Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before frosting.