Crazy Cake Mix in a Jar
Whip up a timeless dessert with ease using this delightful Crazy Cake Mix in a Jar recipe! Perfect for gifting or keeping on hand for last-minute baking adventures, this DIY cake mix combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and cocoa powder into a visually stunning and thoughtful treat. What makes it “crazy”? This vintage recipe skips eggs, milk, and butter, resulting in a moist, chocolatey cake that's both budget-friendly and vegan-friendly. With just a few wet ingredients and no mixing bowls required, you can bake a delicious, foolproof cake in under an hour. Whether you're preparing a heartfelt homemade gift or satisfying your sweet tooth, this Crazy Cake Mix in a Jar is a creative and convenient solution.
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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 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well to ensure even distribution of the ingredients.
Using a funnel or spoon, transfer the dry ingredients into a clean, dry 1-quart mason jar. Pack each ingredient layer down firmly for a visually appealing presentation if gifting.
Seal the jar with a lid and attach a label or card with the baking instructions.
To bake the cake: Empty the dry mix into a large mixing bowl. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon of white vinegar, 5 tablespoons of vegetable oil, and 1 cup of water.
Mix until no lumps remain and the batter is smooth. Pour the batter into a greased 8x8-inch baking dish.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool completely before serving. Enjoy your delicious, easy Crazy Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1560 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.1 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2442 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 374.3 g | 136% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.3 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 201.6 g | ||
| Protein | 30.5 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 96 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 17.9 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 1098 mg | 23% | |
*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.
