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Einkorn Chocolate Wacky Cake – Sweet Easy Recipes Everyone Loves

Ever had one of those days where you want something sweet, but the idea of dragging out a mixer or cracking eggs feels like too much? That’s when this Einkorn Chocolate Wacky Cake comes to the rescue. I mean, who knew that a cake with no eggs, no milk, and no butter could taste so rich and chocolaty? I sure didn’t, not until I whipped this up one rainy Tuesday and ended up eating a third of it straight from the pan. No regrets. This isn’t your usual pristine bakery cake. It’s rustic, it’s forgiving, and somehow, it’s got that comforting, old-school flavor we all secretly crave. The kind that reminds me of grandma’s house when I was little, only with less waiting and fewer rules. It’s made with einkorn flour, which adds a subtle nutty taste and makes me feel a little bit fancy—even when I’m baking in pajama pants. If you're hunting for sweet easy recipes that don’t require a culinary degree or a mountain of ingredients, this is it. It checks every box: quick, rich, moist (yeah, I said it), and practically foolproof. It’s one of those simple desserts with few ingredients that you’ll find yourself making again and again.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
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Servings: 9 servings
Author: Lila

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups einkorn all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp vinegar (white or apple cider)
  • 5 tbsp neutral oil (like avocado or sunflower)
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch pan or line it with parchment paper if you're feeling fancy.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Give it a good stir—we're talking no lumps allowed.
  3. Make three little wells in the dry ingredients. Pour vanilla into one, vinegar into another, and oil into the third. It’s like building a chocolate volcano.
  4. Now pour the water over everything and stir until the batter is smooth and consistent. Don’t overthink it—just mix until you don’t see flour anymore.
  5. Pour the batter into the pan and pop it into the oven. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool in the pan if you can resist digging in immediately. Slice, serve, or just grab a fork and go for it. No judgment here.