Crazy Wacky Cake – Sweet Easy Recipes Without Eggs or Dairy
You know that moment when a craving for cake hits, but your fridge looks like a desert? No eggs, no milk, and butter? Forget about it. That’s where this cake saves the day. We call it the Crazy Wacky Cake, and it’s been the hero of last-minute dessert fixes since the Great Depression.
This cake mixes right in the pan (yep, really), and uses simple pantry staples. You get a rich, chocolatey bite with none of the fuss. There’s no creaming, no stand mixer, and no separate bowls—just a little magic and a fork. If you’ve got water, flour, sugar, and cocoa powder, you’re in business.
It’s ideal for folks who want sweet easy recipes, quick and easy recipes, or even those just starting out with beginner dessert recipes. Perfect for weeknight treats, lazy Sunday bakes, or impressing your neighbors without breaking a sweat.
Servings: 9 squares
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 5 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In an ungreased 8×8 baking dish, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
- Make three small wells in the dry ingredients. Pour the vinegar in one, vanilla in the second, and oil in the third.
- Pour the water over everything and mix well with a fork until fully combined.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan, slice into squares, and try not to eat it all in one sitting.