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Crazy Wacky Cake – Sweet Easy Recipes for Chocolate Lovers

This crazy wacky cake is a wild little chocolate dessert with no eggs, no butter, and no milk—and yet, it turns out so tender and rich, you'd swear it came from a bakery. I still remember the first time I made it. I blinked at the ingredients, doubting every step, and by the end, I was standing over the pan with a fork, marveling at my own genius. What makes it wacky? Well, the batter comes together in the very same pan you bake it in. No bowls, no mixers, no cleanup warzone. That alone makes it a weekday win in my book. It's perfect for when you're low on groceries, or just craving something sweet without committing to a full kitchen ordeal. It’s one of those desserts that hits all the comforting notes with none of the hassle. It’s chocolatey, soft, just the right kind of sweet, and oddly empowering. If a cake like this can work out of nowhere, maybe your day will too. If you’ve got flour, cocoa, and a stubborn sweet tooth, we’re in business.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Cuisine: American
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Servings: 9
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 5 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In an 8×8 inch ungreased baking pan, add the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix them around right in the pan until they look evenly combined.
  3. Make three small wells in the dry ingredients. Pour the vinegar in one, vanilla in another, and oil in the third.
  4. Pour the water over everything and stir with a fork or whisk until no streaks remain. Don’t overthink it, it’ll all come together.
  5. Pop the pan into the oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick poked in the center comes out clean.
  6. Let it cool right in the pan. Serve as is, or dress it up with powdered sugar, frosting, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream.