Chocolate Depression Cake with Chocolate Frosting

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda. Whisk to combine.

Step 3

Add vanilla, vinegar, oil, and water to the dry ingredients and stir using a spatula or whisk until ingredients are fully combined.

Step 4

Pour into a prepared (greased or parchment-lined) 8x8-inch pan and bake for 30-35 minutes. When an inserted toothpick is removed with a few crumbs (not clean!) the cake is done. Let it cool while you prepare the frosting.

Step 5

With a hand-held mixer, combine room temperature butter, cocoa, honey, vanilla, and confectioners sugar.

Step 6

Turn mixer on low and let it combine ingredients for about 30 seconds.

Step 7

Slowly add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach desired consistency. You may not need all 3 tablespoons, you may need 1 more, it can vary from season to season and kitchen to kitchen.

Step 8

Spread over cooled cake.