Best 3 Golden Vanilla Wacky Cake Recipes

Indulge in a culinary adventure with the Golden Vanilla Wacky Cake, a delightful treat that combines classic flavors with a unique twist. This moist and fluffy cake boasts a golden crust and a tender crumb, infused with the rich aroma of vanilla. Its simplicity makes it a timeless classic, perfect for any occasion.

This article presents a collection of three enticing recipes: the original Golden Vanilla Wacky Cake, a decadent Chocolate Wacky Cake variation, and the irresistible Gluten-Free Wacky Cake alternative. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to deliver a unique taste experience, catering to diverse dietary preferences and ensuring everyone can enjoy this delightful treat.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

WACKY CAKE VIII

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This cake is make without milk or eggs and is moist, dark and delicious. A brain child of the depression era when ingenious cooks developed a cake that could be made without expensive and scarce ingredients.

Provided by Mary Knipe

Categories Desserts Cakes Chocolate Cake Recipes

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup water

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Sift flour, sugar, salt, soda, and cocoa together into an 8x8 inch ungreased cake pan. Make three depressions. Pour oil into one well, vinegar into second, and vanilla into third well. Pour water over all, and stir well with fork.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes, or until tooth pick inserted comes out clean. Frost with your favorite icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.1 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 243.1 mg, Sugar 20.1 g

VANILLA WACKY CAKE

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The "wacky" in the title refers to breaking all the rules of baking. Born out of necessity during the Great Depression, this cake swaps out the expected milk, butter and eggs-which were expensive and hard to find at the time-for water, oil and vinegar. And, yet, through some smart kitchen science, the cake still comes out fluffy, light and not a bit dry. You can mix up the batter right in the baking pan (no bowl required!) with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. This is a vintage hack that feels like a new classic.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/3 cup vegetable oil, plus more for greasing the pan
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups frosting or whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with vegetable oil.
Sift the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt through a fine-mesh strainer directly into the prepared baking pan. Stir together with a fork (or a silicone whisk if using a nonstick baking pan). Add the oil, vinegar, vanilla and 1 cup water; stir with the fork until fully incorporated. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, about 1 hour. Frost the top of the cake with the frosting, if using. Cut into 9 squares and serve each with a dollop of whipped cream, if using.

WACKY CAKE

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Make and share this Wacky Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LainieBug

Categories Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon vinegar
5 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup water, cold

Steps:

Mix flour, sugar, cocoa, soda and salt.
Make three wells in the flour mixture.
In one put vanilla; in another the vinegar, and in the third the oil.
Pour 1 c cold water over all and stir.
No need to beat.
Pour into 8 x 8-inch pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs (not batter).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.7, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 270.5, Carbohydrate 39.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 22.3, Protein 2.5

Tips:

For the perfect wacky cake, use the right ingredients. Make sure your eggs are at room temperature, and use high-quality vanilla extract for the best flavor.
Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
Bake the cake on the middle rack of the oven. This will ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
If you don't have a Bundt pan, you can use a 9x13 inch baking pan. Just be sure to adjust the baking time accordingly.
This cake is also delicious without frosting. If you prefer a simpler cake, just dust it with powdered sugar or serve it with a dollop of whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Golden vanilla wacky cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. It's moist, flavorful, and has a beautiful golden crust. Whether you serve it with frosting, whipped cream, or just a dusting of powdered sugar, this cake is sure to be a hit.