Original Crazy Cake

The Crazy Cake, also known as Wacky Cake or Depression Cake, originated during World War II when ingredients like eggs and butter were scarce. It’s a delicious and easy-to-make cake that doesn’t require any dairy products.

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

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Original Crazy Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

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
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon 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, vinegar into another, and vanilla extract into the third well.
4. Pour water over everything and mix until well combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
8. Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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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.