Creating the One Bowl Chocolate Snack Cake can be straightforward if you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

3. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the water, vegetable oil, vinegar, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.

4. Stir Until Smooth: Using a whisk or spoon, mix the ingredients together until you have a smooth batter, making sure there are no lumps.

5. Fold in Chocolate Chips: If desired, fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips for an extra chocolatey kick.

6. Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, making sure it’s evenly distributed.

7. Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

8. Cool: Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. Slice and Serve: Once the cake has cooled, slice it into squares and serve.

These steps will guide you in creating this incredible cake effortlessly.