Crazy Cake

Crazy Cake, also known as Depression Cake, originated during the Great Depression when ingredients like eggs, milk, and butter were scarce. It was designed to be made with pantry staples and is still loved for its simplicity and deliciousness.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 9.

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Crazy Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Vegan Courses: Anytime, Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 35 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoon Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 5 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon White vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Water

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9-inch baking pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Make three wells in the dry ingredients. Pour the vegetable oil into one well, white vinegar into the second well, and vanilla extract into the third well.
4. Pour the water over everything in the bowl. Mix well until smooth.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 20g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.