Crazy Cake Chocolate Cake
Shruthi
Crazy Cake is a moist, egg-free chocolate cake made in one pan.It uses simple pantry ingredients and no dairy.Perfect for beginners and budget-friendly baking.A timeless dessert that’s easy, delicious, and foolproof.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
In the pan, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Make three small wells in the dry ingredients.
Pour vanilla, vinegar, and oil into separate wells.
Pour water over everything and mix until smooth.
Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool slightly before slicing or frosting.
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Do not skip the vinegar—it reacts with baking soda.
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No eggs or dairy needed.
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Mix gently to avoid overworking the batter.
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Can be baked directly in the pan used for mixing.
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Tastes even better the next day.
Keyword Crazy cake, dairy-free cake, eggless chocolate cake, Great Depression cake, Wacky Cake recipe