AuthorKelly RussellCategoryAmerican, Depression, Desert, SnackDiscover the delightful Wacky Cake, also known as Crazy Cake, a Depression-era dessert that's both egg-free and dairy-free. This simple chocolate cake recipe uses pantry staples to create a moist, chocolatey treat. Perfect for vegans or those looking for easy baking recipes without special ingredients.
1 ½ cups flour
1 cup sugar
4 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp white vinegar
6 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup water
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- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Directly in the prepared pan, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Make Wells: Create three small wells in the dry mixture. Pour the vanilla extract into one well, the vinegar into another, and the vegetable oil into the last one.
- Combine: Pour the water over all the ingredients in the pan, then stir everything together until you have a smooth batter.
- Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan before slicing. Enjoy this nostalgic treat that's perfect for any time you're craving something sweet without the fuss!
Ingredients
1 ½ cups flour
1 cup sugar
4 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp white vinegar
6 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup water
Directions
1
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Directly in the prepared pan, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Make Wells: Create three small wells in the dry mixture. Pour the vanilla extract into one well, the vinegar into another, and the vegetable oil into the last one.
- Combine: Pour the water over all the ingredients in the pan, then stir everything together until you have a smooth batter.
- Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan before slicing. Enjoy this nostalgic treat that's perfect for any time you're craving something sweet without the fuss!