Description
Crazy Cake is a moist, rich, and dairy-free chocolate cake made without eggs, milk, or butter. Mixed directly in the pan with simple pantry ingredients, it’s an easy, budget-friendly dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup cold water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In an ungreased 8×8-inch baking pan, add flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix with a fork until combined.
- Make three wells in the dry mixture. Pour vinegar into one, vanilla into the second, and oil into the third.
- Pour cold water over the entire mixture and stir until smooth, ensuring you reach the corners of the pan.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar or frost if desired.
Notes
Use apple cider vinegar instead of white vinegar if preferred.Add chocolate chips or chopped nuts before baking for extra texture.For a mocha version, add 1 tsp instant coffee to the dry mix.Make it gluten-free using a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.Chill before slicing for cleaner cuts, or enjoy warm with a scoop of vegan ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
