Description
Crazy Cake is the kind of easy chocolate cake recipe that surprises people with how incredibly moist, soft, and rich it turns out. I love making it when I want a quick dessert, easy snack cake, or simple homemade treat without pulling out a mixer. This old-fashioned chocolate cake is perfect for weeknight baking, birthday dessert tables, casual gatherings, and anyone looking for easy recipe ideas, dessert ideas, chocolate cake ideas, and budget-friendly food ideas that still taste amazing.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
1 cup chocolate frosting
2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add the vanilla extract, white vinegar, vegetable oil, and water. Stir until the batter is smooth.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
5. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
6. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
7. Spread the chocolate frosting over the cooled cake.
8. Finish with rainbow sprinkles, slice, and serve.
Notes
Use natural unsweetened cocoa powder for that classic Crazy Cake flavor and a soft, tender crumb.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting so the frosting stays thick and spreadable instead of melting into the cake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 338
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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