Crazy Cake
Crazy Cake is a delightful dessert that’s as fun to make as it is to eat, blending rich chocolatey flavors with a moist, tender crumb. What makes it truly special is its simplicity—no eggs, no butter, and no mixer required, yet it delivers a decadent treat in just 45 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (190 g)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
- ⅓ cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder (35 g)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- ⅓ cup avocado, vegetable, or canola oil (80 ml)
- 1 Tablespoon white vinegar ¹
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
ICING
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (190 g)
- ¼ cup natural cocoa powder (25 g)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and lightly grease an 8x8 glass baking dish².
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Make a well in the center of the bowl and add the water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk or stir all ingredients together until batter is smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared baking dish and bake on 350F (175C) for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Do not over-bake or the cake will be dry.
- Allow cake to cool before frosting.
- ICING: To prepare the icing, whick together sugar, cocoa powder, water, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Icing should be a thick and fudgy consistency, but should be spread-able. If it is too thick, add additional water one teaspoon at a time until the proper consistency is achieved.
- Once cake has cooled, gently spread frosting evenly overtop. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 489kcalCarbohydrates: 92gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 430mgPotassium: 165mgFiber: 4gSugar: 63gCalcium: 18mgIron: 3mg
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