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crazy cake

methodmaven avatar
Recipe by
Tam D
@methodmaven
The Dalles, OR

This was my Dad's recipe, and I have no idea where he got it, but I've been making it since I was a kid. It's crazy because you mix the ingredients right in the baking dish! It's super simple and quick, and you can't beat the deep chocolate flavor. Topped with a chocolate butter cream frosting -- you're in chocolate heaven! Did I mention chocolate?! ;)

yield 9 -12
prep time 10 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For crazy cake

  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 1/2 c
    flour*
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 c
    cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 Tbsp
    vinegar
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1/3 c
    vegetable or coconut oil
  • 1 c
    cold water

How To Make crazy cake

  • 1
    Sift sugar, flour, salt, cocoa, and soda into a 9" square baking dish.
  • 2
    Then add vinegar, salad oil, vanilla, and cold water.
  • 3
    Stir together with a fork until nearly lump free -- make sure to get the corners.
  • 4
    Bake at 350* for 30-35 minutes, til a toothpick comes out clean. Cool to room temp, and frost.
  • 5
    NOTES: This makes a nice, deep cake. I have also used round baking pans, divided the batter between them, and made layer cake (plan much shorter baking time) Or you could use a spring form pan, for special occasion decorating :)
  • 6
    *This recipe is easily made gluten free, by using your favorite gluten-free all purpose baking flour. (I like Bob's Red Mill brand.)
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