Posted by kdipaolo April 29, 2001

This recipe was given to my mom by a next door neighbor years ago and has become a family favorite. It makes a very moist, dark chocolate cupcake, but is also great as a layer cake.

1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup oil
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon vinegar

Mix all ingredients together until moist and well blended. Put in cupcake cups and bake for 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees F. Frost with your favorite icing.

To make a layer cake, double the recipes and put in 2 round cake pans. Increase baking time to about 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.