I have a SWEET tooth. Like an every night after dinner I need a treat, sweet tooth. Normally I have a bowl of cereal, chocolate chip cookies, or maybe brownies, but I wanted to mix things up so I decided to dig into my recipe box and came across this chocolate cake recipe.
This recipe came from my grandma who also loves to bake. I definitely got that trait from her because when I have the time, it’s one of my favorite things to do. I have no idea why this is called “crazy” chocolate cake, but it does bring such good memories.
Colin and I lived with my grandparents while he was still in pharmacy school and we happened to be living there during Covid. As you all know, entertaining yourself became quite the challenge, and we were lucky to have four adults under the same roof. My grandma and I spent many of those days finding new (and old) recipes to bake, and this one became a favorite. We made it several times during quarantine, and that is just such a special time I will always hold close in my heart. I will definitely always think of her when I make it.
Besides the fact that this cake is DELICIOUS, another perk is that you mix all of the ingredients right in the dish you are going to bake it in! No mixing bowls necessary- you just dump everything together!
The cake is so moist by itself, but there is also a frosting recipe that goes with it, and I definitely recommend making that as well. Colin’s favorite way to eat cake is in a bowl with milk. I’ve never tried it, and probably never will, but to each their own. 😉
Cake Recipe:
1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
3 tbsp. cocoa powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. vinegar
6 tbsp. vegetable Oil
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup water
Directions:
Mix dry ingredients in an 8×8 cake dish.
Add the wet ingredients in the same dish.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Let cool before frosting
Frosting Recipe:
4 tbsp. melted butter
1 cup sugar
4 tbsp. cocoa powder
4 tbsp. water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup powdered sugar
Directions:
Mix butter, sugar, cocoa, water, and vanilla in a pot over medium-high heat.
Mix until it comes to a rolling boil and remove from heat.
Mix in the powdered sugar.
