Description
Wacky Cake is a classic, simple cake that’s perfect for any occasion. With no eggs or dairy in the batter, this cake is surprisingly rich and moist, making it a great option for vegans or anyone looking for a quick, delicious treat. The combination of cocoa powder, instant coffee, and vanilla creates a deep, chocolaty flavor that pairs perfectly with the chocolate frosting. It’s easy to make, and the result is a tender, flavorful cake that everyone will love!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon instant coffee crystals (or 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup hot water
For the Frosting:
Chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly butter or spray a 5×5-inch baking dish.
- In an 8×8-inch baking pan, combine the first six dry ingredients (flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, coffee crystals, and salt).
- Create three small wells in the dry mixture:
- Pour the vegetable oil into one well.
- Pour the white vinegar into the second well.
- Pour the vanilla extract into the third well.
Pour the hot water over the top of the dry ingredients and stir with a fork until the mixture is fully combined.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Once the cake has cooled, top it with your favorite chocolate frosting.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- Frosting Options: While chocolate frosting is classic, you can also top the cake with vanilla frosting, a dusting of powdered sugar, or a drizzle of caramel sauce for a different twist.
- Add-ins: Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans to the batter for a bit of crunch or mix in chocolate chips for an extra indulgent treat.
- Coffee Flavor: For a stronger coffee flavor, increase the amount of instant coffee or espresso powder, or use brewed coffee instead of hot water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/9 of recipe
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
