Golden Vanilla Wacky Cake
Brighten your dessert table with the nostalgic charm of Golden Vanilla Wacky Cake—an egg-free, dairy-free wonder that’s as easy to make as it is delicious! Perfect for vegan bakers or those seeking a fuss-free treat, this moist vanilla cake comes together in just one bowl and requires no fancy equipment. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and vinegar, this recipe uses a clever chemistry trick to create a tender, fluffy crumb without traditional leaveners like eggs or milk. With a quick prep time of 10 minutes and a 30-minute bake, it’s the ultimate last-minute dessert for any occasion. Serve it plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or adorned with frosting and fresh fruit. Perfectly simple and delightfully versatile, this golden-hued cake is a timeless crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan lightly or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Make three small wells in the dry mixture. Pour the vinegar into one well, the vanilla extract into the second, and the vegetable oil into the third.
Pour the water over the entire mixture and stir until no lumps remain. Avoid overmixing—just stir until everything is smooth and incorporated.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve as-is, or dust with powdered sugar, top with frosting, or add fresh fruit for extra flair.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2004 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.1 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 42.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2450 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 338.4 g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 201.5 g | ||
| Protein | 18.6 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 222 mg | 5% | |
*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.
