Try this vegan chocolate crazy cake 

Chocolate Crazy Cake, also known as depression cake, is a beloved recipe that has stood the test of time. Its popularity can be attributed to its simplicity and affordability, making it a practical choice for families on a budget. The cake’s name is a nod to the Great Depression era, when ingredients were often scarce and resourceful baking became essential.

Despite its humble origins, Chocolate Crazy Cake delivers a surprisingly rich and delicious flavour. The combination of cocoa powder, sugar, and vinegar creates a delightful balance of sweetness and tanginess. The cake’s texture is moist and tender, thanks to the unique chemical reaction between the baking soda and vinegar. The absence of eggs and dairy in this recipe makes it vegan and perfect for your friends and family with food intolerances.

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting in the kitchen, Chocolate Crazy Cake is a recipe that’s easy to master. With minimal ingredients and no special equipment required, it’s a perfect choice for an easy and satisfying dessert.

Chocolate Crazy Cake – Serves 6-8

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients 

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 
• 3  tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 
• 1  cup granulated sugar 
• 1  teaspoon baking soda 
• ½  teaspoon salt 

Wet Ingredients 

• 1  teaspoon white vinegar 
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 5  tablespoons vegetable oil 
• 1  cup water 

Method

• Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Spray an 8-inch square pan with nonstick cooking spray. 
• Mix first the dry ingredients in the prepared pan (flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda and salt.) 
• Make 3 depressions in the dry ingredients – two small, and one larger. 
• Pour vinegar into one of the smaller depressions. Pour the vanilla extract into the other smaller depression and the vegetable oil into the third larger depression. 
• Pour water over all the ingredients. Mix well until smooth. 
• Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 35 minutes. Check with a toothpick to make sure it comes out clean.
• Note: Oven baking times may vary, be sure to check your cake to make sure that you do not overbake it. 

The Chocolate Crazy Cake will keep at room temperature, covered, for about 4 days. You can add your favourite icing, cream or ice-cream to make it a little more decadent or enjoy it as is. We recommend a light sprinkling of icing sugar to make it look pretty. This is just one of the delicious recipes that our chefs prepare for our early learners. If you’d like to see our Service in action, we’d love to welcome you for a tour so that we can show you our menu in action. We hope you enjoy this recipe.