Wacky Cake
Wacky Cake, Crazy Cake, Depression Cake, War Cake—whatever you call it, this cake sure is GOOD!
RECIPE:
Recipe: Wacky Cake
Wacky Cake, Crazy Cake, Joe Cake, Depression Cake WWII cake – this egg-free, dairy-free, vegan- and vegetarian-friendly dessert has gone by several names in the past decade. And it’s origins are also as colorful and varied as its many names – many stories describing it as the product of a time when fewer resources – namely eggs, milk and butter – were available during times of economic hardship or war. What this “folk recipe” may lack in traditional ingredients, it more than makes up for in untraditional taste!
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How to Make Crazy Cake
No butter, no milk, and no eggs needed! Wacky Cake, Crazy Cake, Depression Cake, this super simple, one-bowl cake recipe goes by many names.
RECIPE:
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 190g
1 cup granulated sugar 200g
1/3 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder 35g
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1/3 cup canola or vegetable oil 80ml
1 Tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
ICING
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 190 grams
¼ cup natural cocoa powder 25g
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon salt
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Instructions
00:00 Introduction
00:31 Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and lightly grease an 8x8 glass baking dish¹.
00:36 In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
01:14 Make a well in the center of the bowl and add the water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla extract.
01:45 Whisk or stir all ingredients together until batter is smooth.
02:01 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.
03:03 Allow cake to cool before frosting.
ICING:
03:24 To prepare the icing, whisk 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.
04:51 Once cake has cooled, gently spread frosting evenly overtop. Enjoy!
Notes
¹If you bake this in an aluminum baking dish it might cause the cake to have a metallic taste. If you only have this type of dish, you can line the pan with parchment paper to prevent this.
This cake may instead be baked in a 9x9 or 11x7 baking dish, but keep an eye on it as the baking time will be reduced.
You can make this a vanilla cake by leaving out the cocoa powder.
STORING: Store covered at room temperature for up to 5 days. Cake will keep even longer if stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator by the fridge may dry out the cake a bit.
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How To Make Wacky Cake
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Recipe!
- 1.5 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 Tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 Tsp baking soda
- 1/2 Tsp salt
- 6 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tsp vanilla
- 1 cup water
Bake in a 350° oven for 30-35 minutes.
Vanilla Wacky Cake | Depression Cake | No Dairy | No Eggs
I hope this video brought you some inspiration to make something sweet and special for this Easter weekend. I know alot of people have limited access to eggs and dairy so this might be a solution to that problem! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend whether you celebrate Easter or not and that you are all happy and healthy.
Sending love,
Jenn
The Vanilla Cake recipe can be found here:
Ingredients:
3.5 cups flour
2 cups sugar
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp white vinegar
1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp plus 1 tsp vanilla
2 cups water
2 - 9 inch cake pans
375 - 30-35min
Simple Frosting Recipes:
Vanilla Frosting (with butter):
White Frosting (with shortening):
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Revealed: Grandma's Frugal Chocolate Depression Cake Recipe! (Wacky Cake)
Discover the recipe for Grandma's Frugal Chocolate Depression Cake, also known as Wacky Cake, in this video. Learn how to make this delicious cake using simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. Follow along with our step-by-step guide and take a trip back in time to the Great Depression. Don't miss out on this easy and budget-friendly dessert!
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups of flour
1 cup of granulated sugar
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1 teaspoon of baking powder
3 tablespoons of cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon of salt
1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
1 tablespoon of white or apple cider vinegar
5 tablespoons of vegetable or canola oil
1 cup of lukewarm water
NOTES:
1. Measure flour accurately: Fluff up the flour in its bag, use a spoon to transfer it to the measuring cup, then use the back of a knife to level the top. This way, you won’t accidentally add too much and have a dense cake.
2. Don’t over-mix the batter: If you overwork the gluten in the flour, the vegan chocolate cake may become dense and/or rubbery.
3. For less mess: Add parchment paper to the pan, leaving an overhang for easier removal.
4. Ensure the leavening agents are in date: Otherwise, the cake won’t rise properly.
5. Adjust the sugar amount: Feel free to slightly increase or reduce the sugar in the recipe to personal preference.