Best One Pan Crazy Cake Recipes

ALL IN ONE PAN CAKE (AKA WACKY CAKE)

All in One Pan Cake (Aka Wacky Cake) image

I thought this recipe looked familiar when I first saw it and I was right. My Mom used to make this cake for every birthday celebrated in the house but she called it wacky cake. What makes it wacky? There are no eggs or dairy in it.

Provided by budgiesntiels

Categories Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 8-9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup water
1/3 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cider vinegar

Steps:

In an 8x8 inch square baking pan combine the flour, cocoa, sugar, salt and baking soda. Mix until it is completely light brown.
When it is mixed, make 4 dents in the mixture with a spoon, 2 large dents and 2 small dents.
Pour the water into one of the large dents.
Pour the oil into the other large dent.
Pour vanilla into one of the small dents.
Pour vinegar into the other small dent.
Stir until well moistened.
When batter is well mixed, smooth it out and spread into place with a spatula.
Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes.
Cool the cake in the pan for 30 minutes before cutting it into squares.

CRAZY CAKE

Crazy Cake image

This cake was popular during the Depression, and does not have eggs in it.

Provided by Amy Parsons

Categories Desserts Cakes Sheet Cake Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¾ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups cold water

Steps:

Sift flour, sugar, salt, soda, and cocoa together into a 9 x 13 inch ungreased cake pan. Make three wells. Pour oil into one well, vinegar into second, and vanilla into third well. Pour cold water over all, and stir well with fork.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes, or until tooth pick inserted comes out clean. Frost with your favorite icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 270.7 mg, Sugar 22.4 g

MOIST CHOCOLATE SNACK CAKE

Moist Chocolate Snack Cake image

I have made this cake for over 50 years. Otherwise known as "crazy cake," this classic, ender and moist dessert requires only a two-step procedure to make.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
4-1/2 teaspoons baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat the sugar, water, oil, vinegar and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. , Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.