Crazy Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the simplicity and charm of Crazy Chocolate Cake, a decadent dessert that’s as budget-friendly as it is delightfully moist. This foolproof, one-pan recipe features no eggs, dairy, or butter, making it naturally vegan and perfect for last-minute baking. The magic lies in its pantry-staple ingredients: all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and a splash of white vinegar for that signature fluffy texture. With just 10 minutes of prep and no mixer required, this rich, chocolatey cake is ready to bake in a single bowl or directly in the pan, minimizing the mess. Serve it plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or dressed up with frosting for a crowd-pleasing dessert that delivers big flavor in every bite. Perfect for weeknight cravings or special occasions, this Crazy Chocolate Cake is the ultimate no-fuss treat!
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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
- 1 tablespoon White vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 5 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In the baking pan (or a mixing bowl if you prefer), combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir well to mix the dry ingredients evenly.
Make three small wells in the dry mixture. Pour the white vinegar into one well, the vanilla extract into the second well, and the vegetable oil into the third well.
Pour the water over the entire mixture and stir with a fork or whisk until smooth and no lumps remain. Be sure to reach the corners of the pan if you mixed directly in it.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.
Optionally, dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar, or top with your favorite frosting for an extra treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2135 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.4 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.4 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 42.0 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.
