Shirley'S Crazy Cake

Prep: 10 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Crazy Cake is a rich, moist chocolate dessert with fruity applesauce, perfect for any occasion. Its simple ingredients and no-egg method make it beginner-friendly.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 1/3 cups sugar
  • 1 cup cocoa
  • 2 cups applesauce
  • 2 teaspoons plus pinch of baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup salad oil
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • chocolate butter frosting or your choice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Combine dry ingredients in a bowl, then by hand, mix in wet ingredients.
  3. Pour the batter into a prepared pan.
  4. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a finger tapped in the center does not leave an imprint.
  5. Do not overbake. Let cool in the pan for at least 1 hour before frosting.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

684 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.3g 23% DV
Total Fat 30.9g 40% DV
Carbs 76.4g 28% DV
Fiber 12.1g 43% DV
Sugar 17g 34% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10051.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 907.3mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 6.8mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.7mg 11% DV
Calcium 84.8mg 7% DV
Iron 6mg 33% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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