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Looking for a budget-friendly dessert recipe? Look no further than this Crazy Cake recipe, also known as Wacky Cake or Depression Cake from the Depression Era. The best part? It doesn’t require any eggs, milk, butter or bowls, yet turns out moist and delicious! Here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients:
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 tsp baking soda
– tsp salt
– 1 tsp white vinegar
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 5 tbsp vegetable oil
– 1 cup water
(Optional frosting, not dairy-free):
– 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
– cup evaporated milk
– 2 tbsp salted butter (cut into chunks)
– tsp vanilla extract
– 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350F and spray an 8-inch square pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Mix the first 5 dry ingredients in the prepared pan (flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt).
3. Make 3 depressions in the dry ingredients, two small and one larger.
4. Pour vinegar in one of the smaller depressions, pour vanilla extract in the other smaller depression, and vegetable oil in the third larger depression.
5. Pour water over all. Mix well until smooth.
6. Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Cool completely before frosting (if using). You can also sprinkle with a dusting of powdered sugar.
To make the frosting:
1. In a microwave-safe medium bowl, add in semi-sweet chocolate chips, evaporated milk, butter and vanilla extract.
2. Microwave on full power for about 30 seconds. Stir and repeat until fully melted.
3. Stir in the powdered sugar and mix until smooth and combined.
4. Frost cooled cake.
Enjoy a slice of deliciousness without breaking the bank! Try this recipe today.
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