Description

Vanilla Crazy Cake is a simple, egg-free, and dairy-free classic cake made with basic pantry ingredients. This easy-to-make cake uses vinegar and baking soda as leavening agents to create a moist, tender crumb with a rich vanilla flavor. Perfect for quick baking projects or when you want a delicious homemade cake without eggs or milk.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1 1/2 Cups All-purpose flour
1 Cup Sugar
1 tsp Baking soda
1/2 tsp Salt

Wet Ingredients

1 tsp White vinegar
5 tbsp Vegetable oil
1 Cup Water
1 1/2 tsp Pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 8-inch round or square baking pan according to your preference; both shapes work well for this recipe.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In the greased pan, mix together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
Create Wells for Wet Ingredients: Make three depressions in the dry ingredients within the pan; two small wells and one larger well. Pour the white vinegar into one small depression and the vanilla extract into the other small depression. Pour the vegetable oil into the largest depression.
Add Water and Mix: Pour the cup of water over all the ingredients in the pan. Using a spoon or spatula, quickly mix everything together directly in the pan until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
Bake the Cake: Place the pan on the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 35 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, frost with your favorite frosting and enjoy this moist, flavorful vanilla cake.

Notes

This cake is naturally egg-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for those with allergies or dietary restrictions.
Use a greased pan to prevent sticking, or line it with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
You can customize this cake by adding chocolate chips or nuts before baking for extra texture and flavor.
Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate to extend freshness.
For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking blend suitable for cakes.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: vanilla crazy cake, egg-free cake, dairy-free cake, easy vanilla cake, simple cake recipe, vinegar cake