Vanilla Crazy/Wacky Cake

By srumbel

Just a few more interesting things I learned - this cake is also known as Wacky Cake, Depression Cake, Vinegar and Oil Cake, Happy Valley Cake and Dump Cake. I'm sure there are more names out there, and I would love to hear what your family calls this cake.

I've had several people ask if this cake can be made in vanilla...I decided to give it a try! With just a few simple changes to this recipe, I was able to make Vanilla Crazy Cake! I also made a Spiced Crazy Cake too! Both turned out awesome - super moist and delicious!
from sweetlittlebluebird

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Cups flour + 3 Tablespoons
• 1 Cup white sugar
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. white vinegar
• 1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 5 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 Cup water

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Mix first 4 dry ingredients in a greased 8" square baking pan. Make 3 depressions in dry ingredients - two small, one larger (see #3 in photo below). Pour vinegar in one depression, vanilla in the other and the vegetable oil in third larger depression. Pour water over all. Mix well until smooth.

Bake on middle rack of oven for 35 minutes. Check with toothpick to make sure it comes out clean. Cool. Top with your favorite frosting. Enjoy!

Tip - You can double this recipe, just use a 9x13 baking pan.
- For a stronger vanilla taste, you could add a 1/2 teaspoon more
of vanilla for a total of 2 teaspoons.