Chocolate Crazy Cake is as easy as a box mix, but tastes so much better! This recipe doesn’t use butter or eggs so it’s budget friendly too!
What could be better than a fluffy, moist, rich chocolate cake with creamy chocolate frosting and a cherry on top? Not much, that’s for sure! This cake is a breeze to make – as fast as a cake mix, and it tastes incredible!
So, this cake has been around since the depression. It’s sometimes called depression cake or wacky cake. You mix everything in the pan you bake it in, and you don’t need any eggs or butter! It’s so delicious that you honestly don’t need frosting. You could just dust it with powdered sugar and it would be just lovely.
The thing is though, I pretty much only eat cake for the frosting. I mean, I like cake but I love frosting 🙂
So I made a chocolate buttercream to top off this cake, which as the name suggests, involves butter. So it butter is something you’re trying to avoid, then by all means, ditch the frosting. The cake is so moist and tender, and perfect with a cup of coffee or a glass of milk. Enjoy!
Should you choose to frost this cake, I suggest this recipe! It’s the best!
Nicole says
My ex husband searched for this recipe for years! We had a friend who was a wiz at baking, she figured it out for us- but his moms secret passed with her- a creamy peanut butter frosting. Any ideas for the frosting?? Would love to make for my daughter!
Barbara Fitzgerald says
Wacky Cake from the fifties. It used one stick melted butter or margarine,no oil & 1/3cup cocoa powder. The butter /margarine makes a difference. I still make this cake today.
Barbara Fitzgerald says
Also I forgot to say use 1 tbl.spoon vinegar.i have my old paper copy laminated.recommend this cake highly.
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says
This is such a fun idea! I’m going to have to give this a try!
Nutmeg Nanny says
I love making cake like this! It’s so simple and totally delicious 🙂
Marnie says
I made this and it was very yummy! But…as I am NOT a natural born baker, my cake fell in the center. Would you, or anyone else know, what I might have done wrong? I followed this recipie to a “t”…as I have to….because I suck at baking. :0(
Stephanie Brubaker says
Hi Marnie! I’m glad to hear you tried the cake and enjoyed it! A few reasons why your cake may have fallen in the middle are: you didn’t bake it quite long enough, or you may not have mixed in the baking powder thoroughly. I hope you give it another try and have success! Thanks for the comment!
nectar says
Recipe does not ask for baking Powder It says baking Soda Right ???
Please clarify Want to try this week want to make sure it is Baking Soda
Thanks
Stephanie Brubaker says
I’m sorry for the confusion. You will use baking soda in this recipe. Enjoy!
Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
I wasn’t sure if I had heard of this cake before until you said “depression cake”! I’ve totally heard of people talking about that! It looks fantastic. Loving that fact that it’s so easy to make. Reminds me of a cake my grandma use to make!
Cindy Hoffman says
Hey Steph,
The cake just looks yummy, must taste heaven! And |I like the fact that I can easily get the ingredients and it is a budget friendly too as it requires less resources. This is the cake that I am goign to be baking over the weekend. Thanks
Cindy
Nancy | The Bitter Side of Sweet says
Wow! I never would of know you didn’t use butter or eggs! Looks great!
Justine | Cooking and Beer says
I love that this cake requires so few ingredients! I could eat this whole thing up!
Cathy Trochelman says
I love this cake…..and I’m glad you put frosting on top! It looks amazing!
Heather | Heather Likes Food says
Looks tasty and I enjoy budget friendly options!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Mmmm, that crumb looks so moist and tender – you don’t have to convince me to dive in! 🙂
Megan Keno says
Can you really every have enough chocolate? I love this!
Melissa @ Treats With a Twist says
I want that icing so badly! Looks delish!
The Food Hunter says
Ok…you talked me into it!
Lauren Kelly Nutrition says
Well this is a fine looking cake! It looks delicious!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says
Chocolate cake definitely makes a Monday better! That frosting on top makes it amazing!
Jamielyn@iheartnaptime says
This looks amazing! Love the cherry on top!
Lindsey says
I have never heard of this cake before, but I am intrigued! As easy as boxed mix? Sold! Found you though Blog Her!
Auntiepatch says
I’m going to try this!
Liz says
This cake sounds nice. Thank you.