Chocolate Crazy Cake
Indulge in the rich simplicity of Chocolate Crazy Cake, a delightful one-pan dessert with no eggs, milk, or butter required—perfect for vegans and those with dietary restrictions! This classic "wacky cake" recipe comes together in just 10 minutes of prep time, thanks to an ingenious method of mixing everything directly in the baking pan. Featuring pantry staples like all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and a touch of white vinegar for leavening, this decadent cake boasts a light, moist texture and deep chocolate flavor. Best of all, it bakes in under 40 minutes and serves nine, making it an easy, budget-friendly crowd-pleaser. Enjoy it plain, with a dusting of powdered sugar, or topped with your favorite frosting for a treat that’s as versatile as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup water
- 0.33 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly grease an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking pan with oil or non-stick spray.
In the baking pan, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix the dry ingredients together until evenly distributed.
Make three small wells in the dry mixture: one large, one medium, and one small.
Pour the vegetable oil into the large well, the white vinegar into the medium well, and the vanilla extract into the small well.
Slowly pour the water over the entire mixture, ensuring it’s distributed evenly. Be careful not to spill over the edges of the pan.
Use a fork or small whisk to combine all the ingredients in the pan until smooth and no lumps remain. Scrape the corners to ensure there is no dry mixture left behind. Avoid overmixing.
Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Optional: Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting or dust with powdered sugar before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1575 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.1 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2450 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 374.8 g | 136% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.3 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 202.1 g | ||
| Protein | 30.5 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 17.9 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 1118 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
