The EASIEST pumpkin cake that's absolutely delicious, ridiculously moist, made with simple budget-friendly ingredients right from the pantry! No eggs, no milk, no butter, no mixer needed! Dairy Free, Egg Free, Vegan. It's darn good cake. Also known as Wacky Cake and Depression Cake.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl add all of the dry ingredients and mix well.
Make 3 depressions in the dry ingredients, 2 small and one large – add the vanilla and vinegar in the small depressions, the oil in the large depression. Pour the pumpkin puree and water on top and mix with a whisk until well blended and batter is smooth.
Pour batter into prepared baking dish, place on middle rack of oven and bake for 40 minutes. Check with toothpick to make sure it comes out clean. Please Note: Baking times may vary between 35-45 mins, depending on oven.
Remove and cool to room temperature. Top cake with your favorite vanilla frosting/icing or dust with powdered sugar. Enjoy!
Notes
This cake serves 9 people and is wonderful with a simple dusting of powdered sugar. For frosting, use your favorite recipe, store bought or check out the great recipes mentioned above in post.