Crazy Cake
Rich, chocolatey, and moist even without milk, butter, and eggs! This timeless crazy cake originated in a time of scarcity, but is still the perfect way to indulge in a sweet treat!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 cup warm water
Chocolate Frosting
- ¼ cup butter , softened
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 Tablespoons cream
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x9" square pan with butter. See notes for a 9x13" pan.
- Add dry ingredients to pan: Directly into the greased pan, add 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 1/3 cup cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Whisk gently.
- Add wet ingredients to pan: Make a hole in the dry ingredients and add 1 teaspoon vinegar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1/3 cup oil. Pour 1 cup of warm water over the top and whisk to combine the batter well.
- Bake cake: Bake cake for 33-35 minutes. Cool completely.
- Make frosting: While cake is cooling, add 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 Tablespoons cream, and a pinch of salt to a medium sized mixing bowl. Mix with a hand mixer until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost cake: Frost cake and serve!
Notes
For a thinner cake, you can use a 9x13" pan. Check for doneness at 30 minutes. And double the frosting!
Nutrition
Calories: 356kcal, Carbohydrates: 55g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 17mg, Sodium: 360mg, Potassium: 114mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 36g, Vitamin A: 207IU, Vitamin C: 0.02mg, Calcium: 15mg, Iron: 2mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
