Vanilla cake without eggs, milk, butter-one pan recipe

This cake is called Crazy Cake, also known as Wacky Cake or Depression Cake. It's unique because it doesn't use any butter, eggs, or milk. These ingredients were scarce during the depression, so people had to find alternatives. The recipe stuck around because it's really good! This Vanilla Crazy Cake is fast and simple to make, and it turns out a yummy cake with a soft, moist texture. Let's learn how to make it!

This vanilla cake is an old recipe, I decided to share it on my YouTube channel during the peak of the pandemic when ingredients like milk and eggs were difficult to find. Despite its age, this recipe proved to be a lifesaver during those challenging times. Its simplicity and the fact that it doesn't require milk or eggs made it a perfect choice for many.

For more simple recipes try my 3-Ingredients Condensed Milk pound cake, 3-Ingredients sponge cake and coconut cake without flour, sugar, oil or butter.

Ingredients

• All-Purpose Flour: plain flour or all purpose flour. you can use cake flour as well.

• Baking Soda: Baking soda is a leavening agent that helps the cake rise by producing carbon dioxide gas when it reacts with vinegar.

• Salt:

• Sugar:

• Vanilla Extract:

• White Vinegar:

• Vegetable Oil:

• Water:

How to make Vanilla cake without eggs, milk, butter-one pan recipe

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and spray an 8-inch square pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• In the pan, mix the first 4 dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt).
• Make three little holes in the dry mix – two small ones and one slightly larger.

• Pour vinegar into one of the small holes, vanilla extract into the other small hole, and canola oil into the larger hole.

• Pour water over everything and mix until it becomes smooth.

• Put the pan in the middle of the oven and bake for 35 minutes. Check with a toothpick to make sure it comes out clean.
• Let it cool completely before frosting/glaze.
• For glaze mix powdered sugar with water and mix until no lumps remains. pour the glaze over the cake.

Helpful tips

1. Measure Ingredients Accurately:
   • Use proper measuring cups for dry and wet ingredients to ensure accuracy in your measurements. This helps maintain the right balance of flavors and textures.
2. Preheat the Oven:
   • Make sure to preheat your oven to 350 degrees F before starting the mixing process. This ensures that the cake bakes evenly from the beginning.
3. Prepare the Pan Correctly:
   • Grease the pan thoroughly with nonstick cooking spray to prevent the cake from sticking.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients First:
   • Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in the pan first before adding the wet ingredients. This helps distribute the leavening agents evenly.
5. Create Depressions for Wet Ingredients:
   • Making small holes for the vinegar, vanilla extract, and canola oil helps distribute these ingredients throughout the batter more effectively.
6. Use Quality Vanilla Extract:
   • Choose a good quality vanilla extract for a richer flavor in your cake. Pure vanilla extract often yields the best results.
7. Mix Until Smooth:
   • Mix the ingredients until you achieve a smooth batter. Be careful not to overmix, as this can affect the cake's texture.
8. Check for Doneness:
   • Use a toothpick to check if the cake is done. Insert it into the center, and if it comes out clean or with a few crumbs (not wet batter), the cake is ready.
9. Cool Before Frosting:
   • Allow the cake to cool completely before applying frosting. This prevents the frosting from melting and ensures a better texture.
10. Get Creative with Frosting:
    • If you decide to frost the cake, have fun experimenting with different frosting flavors or decorations. You can also opt for a simple dusting of powdered sugar for a quick and easy finish.

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