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Crazy Cake (also known as Wacky Cake) is a moist, fluffy chocolate cake made without eggs, milk, or butter. It mixes up right in the pan using only pantry staples, making it quick, budget-friendly, and ideal for nearly any diet.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 9 slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

1½ cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

⅓ cup vegetable oil (or canola oil)

1 tbsp white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup cold water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Add flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to an ungreased 8-inch square or round baking pan. Whisk to combine.
  3. Make three small wells in the dry mixture. Pour oil into one, vinegar into another, and vanilla into the third.
  4. Pour cold water over everything and stir well until smooth.
  5. Tap pan lightly on counter to release air bubbles.
  6. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  7. Let cool completely before serving. Enjoy plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or frosted.

Notes

  • For a vanilla version, omit cocoa and use an extra ¼ cup flour with more vanilla.
  • Use brewed coffee instead of water for a deeper chocolate flavor.
  • Double the recipe for a 9×13-inch pan and bake for about 35 minutes.
  • Use batter for cupcakes and bake 16–20 minutes.
  • Store unfrosted cake at room temperature for up to 3 days; frosted cake in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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Find it online: https://savorymomskitchen.com/crazy-cake/