This crazy cake recipe is perfect for those times when you want a homemade cake but don't have any eggs or milk on hand. Made with basic pantry staples, this cake is incredibly moist and delicious. With no need for fancy techniques or special ingredients, this easy crazy cake can be whipped up in no time. Whether you're vegan, lactose intolerant, or just out of eggs, this cake will satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Make three wells in the dry ingredients. Pour the vinegar into one well, the vanilla extract into another, and the vegetable oil into the third.
- Pour the water over the top and mix everything together until well combined and smooth.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, you can frost the cake with your favorite frosting or serve it as is. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
This recipe for crazy cake originated during the Great Depression when ingredients like eggs and milk were scarce.
The unique combination of vinegar and baking soda in this recipe creates a reaction that helps the cake rise.
Crazy cake is also known as Depression cake or Wacky cake.