1 2/3 c. flour
1 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. cocoa
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. water
1/3 c. oil
1 tsp. vinegar
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Mix flour, brown sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt in ungreased 8 x 8 x 2 size pan with fork. Stir in water, oil, vinegar and vanilla. Bake until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, (35 to 40 minutes). Dust with powdered sugar.

APPLESAUCE SNACK CAKE:

Omit cocoa and vanilla. Stir 1 1/2 teaspoons alspice into flour mixture. Reduce water to 1/2 cup and stir in 1/2 cup applesauce.

MAPLE NUT SNACK CAKE:

Omit cocoa and vanilla. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped nuts into flour mixture. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon maple extract with the water.

CHOCOLATE CHIP SNACK CAKE:

Sprinkle 1/2 cup chocolate chips over the batter.