Description
This Crazy Cake is a moist, rich chocolate cake made without eggs, milk, or butter, making it a perfect easy dessert, budget-friendly cake, quick chocolate treat, dairy-free cake idea, and simple baking recipe for birthdays, potlucks, weeknight desserts, or last-minute food ideas.
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 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
1 cup whipped topping or chocolate frosting, optional
2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles, optional
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
2. In the pan or a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
3. Make three small wells in the dry ingredients, then add vinegar to one well, vanilla to another, and oil to the third.
4. Pour the water over the top and stir gently until the batter is smooth and no dry streaks remain.
5. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
7. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
8. Top with whipped topping or frosting and sprinkles if desired, then slice and serve.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter after adding the water. Stir only until smooth, because overmixing can make the cake denser instead of soft and tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Crazy Cake, chocolate crazy cake, wacky cake, no egg cake, dairy-free chocolate cake, easy dessert, quick chocolate cake