When most people think “cake” they think something slathered with tasty frosting, the kind you need a fork to dig into. But, for this golden chocolate chip snackin’ cake there’s no need for a fork since the only topping is a dusting of powdered sugar. That’s what makes this cake so perfect for snacking! You can grab a piece and go.

This cake isn’t a complicated one and it’s sort of like if chocolate chip cookies were in cake form. The chocolate is the main flavor, which is accompanied by a vanilla cake with the most tender texture.

That wonderful texture to the cake comes from the reaction of vinegar and baking soda in the batter. It makes for a very consistent and moist texture without being too soft. Trust me when I say that it’s one of the best I’ve found in my many years of baking.

This reaction is what makes a wacky cake turn out so wonderful without using any eggs. And no you won’t taste the vinegar at all- it’s just enough to create the reaction but not enough to flavor the cake.

The dark color of the cake is down to the brown sugar in the batter, which adds a subtle richness to this delectable snack cake. Much like the English tea cakes, this one isn’t too sweet or too rich – just right for snacking between meals.