Wacky Cake – Vegan Chocolate Cake (Edit recipe)

147 recipes
|
140 followers

This Wacky Cake was made by grandmas across the country, but I was well into my 20s before I realized this wasn’t my own grandma’s secret chocolate cake recipe. The Wacky Cake – also known as a Depression Cake or Crazy Cake – is made without eggs, milk or butter. Hence the wackiness. It’s a great cake to make now, as eggs are more expensive and difficult to find. It makes for a quick-and-easy dessert that’s so simple even novice bakers and children can join in the fun. It's vegan, and you can whip it up with ingredients you likely already have in your pantry.

Share

save

PREP TIME

15 minutes

COOK TIME

30 minutes to 32 minutes

INGREDIENTS

15

Serves: 16

Ingredients

1.5 cups All Purpose Flour
1 cup Granulated White Sugar
.5 tsp Salt
1 tsp Baking Soda
3 Tbsp Cocoa Powder
1 Tbsp White Vinegar, Distilled
0.5 cup Vegetable Oil
1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
1 cup Hot Water

For the chocolate icing

2 cups Powdered Sugar, sifted
3 Tbsp Cocoa Powder
1 pinch Salt
1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
.25 cup Water

Shop Ingredients

Shopping on FoodSocial supports our recipe creators and trusted brands. Items arrive in 3-5 days.

Process

Cook Mode

Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare an 8-inch x 8-inch baking pan with non-stick baking spray.
Add 1½ cups flour, 1 cup sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda and 3 tablespoons cocoa powder to a medium bowl. Whisk to combine.
Create a well in the middle of the dry mixture and add in 1 tablespoon vinegar, ½ cup vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 cup hot water. Stir until the mix is just combined.
Pour batter into prepared baking pan. Bake for 30 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cake rest, until cool.
Meanwhile, make the glaze by adding 2 cups powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, 1/4 cup water, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to a bowl. Whisk together until a shiny glaze is formed and no lumps are present.
Pour the glaze over the cooled cake and use the back of a spatula to spread evenly. Let rest until glaze is set. Slice and enjoy!

Add a Note

About This Recipe

Show nutritional information

This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	240
Fat:	7 g
Carbohydrates:	40 g
Protein:	3 g
Cholesterol:	0 g
Sodium:	174 mg
Fiber:	3 g
Sugars:	27 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated per serving.