"no dirty dishes" chocolate cake

This recipe is one of the best finds I've had in a long time.  I love it...love it.  Why?  Because I didn't have to do the dishes afterward!!!

I hate doing the dishes...are you with me on this?  If so, then you'll love this cake.

"No Dirty Dishes" Chocolate Cake

• 2 2/3 cup flour
• 2 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 t. baking soda
• 1 t. salt
• 3/4 cup oil
• 2 T. distilled white vinegar
• 1 T. vanilla extract
• 2 cups lukewarm water
• 12 oz. bag chocolate chips (milk chocolate, semi-sweet, doesn't matter!)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In an ungreased baking pan, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.  Make three wells into the flour mixture.  Pour oil into one well, vinegar into another, and vanilla into another.  Pour lukewarm water over the entire pan.  Mix well, making sure to scrape sides and bottoms.  Use a rubber spatula and then a paper towel to clean up the sides. 

Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.  Sprinkle warm cake with chocolate chips; once they've melted, smooth them over for a frosting.  Can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days.  Serves 16.