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

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix flour, brown sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt in bowl with fork. Stir in water, oil, vinegar and vanilla completely. Pour into ungreased square pan, 8 x 8 x 2 inches. Bake until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

NOTE: Cake can be mixed in pan if desired.

RECIPE VARIATIONS:

APPLESAUCE SNACK CAKE - Omit cocoa and vanilla. Stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons allspice into flour mixture. Reduce water to 1/2 cup and stir in 1/2 cup applesauce.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE SNACK CAKE - Sprinkle 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips over batter in pan.