NO EGGS! NO MILK! Easy Chocolate Crazy Cake Recipe (w/ video) (2024)

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Crazy Cake goes by so many different names. You might know it as Wacky Cake or Chocolate Depression Cake. But no matter what you call it, one thing is certain — it’s delicious and always a hit!

This no egg chocolate cake recipe without milk is great for those dealing with allergies (and also great if you open the refrigerator and find out that you don’t have any eggs or the milk has gone bad)! If you’re looking for a dessert to take with you to a party or get-together, this crazy cake recipe should be on your list!

Scroll down for a printable recipe card or read on to get tips and learn how to make this delicious chocolate cake!

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CRAZY CAKE

Crazy chocolate cake is so easy to make and only requires one bowl for mixing which makes cleanup easy!

The recipe is an old one and is sometimes called Depression Cake because it comes from the time of the Great Depression. I’ve even seen it called Depression Era Chocolate Cake.

It was created during the time when it could be hard to find milk, eggs, and butter. Before I learned this recipe, I didn’t even know you could make a cake without eggs unless you count making a Soda Cake. But I thought a homemade cake needed eggs, butter, and milk!

This crazy cake always comes out super moist and rich, so it’s definitely proof that you don’t need eggs or milk!

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RECIPE FOR CRAZY CAKE

So I’m not the one who invented this recipe, but you know I love an easy recipe that depends on pantry basics. Not fancy ingredients needed to make this wacky chocolate cake!

To make this Crazy Cake recipe, you’ll need:

  • Flour
  • Sugar
  • Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • Baking Soda
  • Salt
  • Water
  • Vegetable Oil
  • White Vinegar
  • Vanilla
  • Chocolate Frosting

The exact measurements for ingredients can be found in the recipe card below.

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The ingredient list might feel a little long for my usual recipes, but they’re all basic. I bet you have them in your kitchen now! If you’re like me, you might need some frosting (crazy cake frosting is a must-have for even more delicious chocolate goodness) but sometimes I even have that in my pantry!

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HOW TO MAKE WACKY CAKE

This recipe makes about 12 servings. It only takes about 10 minutes to prep and about 30 minutes to bake. That bake time can be important. You don’t want to overbake crazy cake because it’s moistness is one of it’s best parts!

Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray your baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. I recommend using an 11×7 baking pan for this recipe but I’ve made it in a 13×9 before too. If you make it in the larger pan, you will probably need to shorten the baking time and know that you will have a very thin cake.

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If you want to use a 13×9 pan, consider doubling the recipe. You can also make this recipe in an 8×8 or 9×9 pan as well. Just be aware you might have to adjust your bake time.

Whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt) in a large mixing bowl.

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Create a well in the center of the dry mixture. Pour all of the liquid ingredients (water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla) into it. Then whisk to combine all of the ingredients together.

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Pour the cake batter into the baking pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean.

Allow the cake to cool completely and then frost with chocolate frosting and enjoy!

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If you’re looking for more great cake recipes for entertaining, try Red Velvet Sheet Cake and White Wine Cake!

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Crazy Cake

Whether you call it Crazy Cake, Wacky Cake, or Depression Cake, you know it's going to be moist, rich, and delicious! Always a crowd pleaser!

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time30 minutes mins

Servings: 12

Calories: 251

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and spray an 11x7 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

  • Make a depression in the dry ingredient mixture. Pour in the water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla extract into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Whisk to combine.

  • Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes. The cake is full baked when a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

  • Allow the cake to cool completely and then frost with chocolate frosting (or your favorite frosting!)

Notes

You can make this recipe gluten-free by using gluten-free flour. Substitute for regular flour and follow the recipe.

Please note that all nutritional values are estimates. Exact values depend on the ingredients used to make the recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 251 kcal

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FAQs

What happens to a cake without enough eggs? ›

A box cake with no eggs or not enough eggs may be dense or poorly risen or may not hold together properly.

Why is my eggless cake not fluffy? ›

Why my eggless cake is not coming out fluffy with every combination I try? - Quora. There could be various reasons, like you are not properly sifting the dry ingredients, or mixing the dry and wet ingredients too thoroughly. Or maybe the egg substitute is being too heavy.

What does less eggs do to a cake? ›

If there isn't enough egg, your batter or dough may not be able to hold its structure or could end up overly dry or dense. On the other hand, if there is too much egg, your baked goods could lose their shape due to excess liquid, or have a rubbery (or even overly cakey) texture depending on the recipe.

What can I use to make a cake if I don't have eggs? ›

WHAT SUBSTITUTE IS BEST TO USE INSTEAD OF EGGS IN CAKE? Substitutes like vinegar and baking soda, plain yogurt or buttermilk can help keep cake light, airy and structurally sound. Replace each egg with 1 teaspoon of baking soda combined with 1 tablespoon of vinegar, ¼ cup of plain yogurt or ¼ cup of buttermilk.

How can I bake without eggs? ›

A vanilla cake without eggs need an egg substitute. There are various ingredients like egg replacer, yogurt, flax meal and buttermilk which work very well as egg substitutes. However this No Egg Cake recipe uses condensed milk and an acidic ingredient (vinegar or lemon juice) as an egg substitute.

Can you leave eggs out of a cake recipe? ›

Whisk together water, oil, and baking powder.

This is a great substitute if you need to replace multiple eggs in a recipe, as it won't make the baked good too greasy or change its flavor profile (like some other substitutes). A simple combination of water, baking powder, and vegetable oil mimics eggs almost to a T.

Why does eggless cake not rise? ›

Cakes with eggs also tend to rise more than eggless cakes. This is because the proteins in the eggs help to stabilize the structure of the cake. Eggless cakes often rely on chemical leaveners, such as baking soda, to help them rise.

Can I use mayonnaise instead of eggs? ›

Mayonnaise. Eggs are a key ingredient in mayonnaise, so it makes sense that it can be a perfect substitute when you're out of eggs. Use 3 tablespoons of mayo as an egg substitute.

Does eggless cake taste different? ›

Does an eggless vanilla cake taste different from a traditional vanilla cake? Eggless vanilla cakes can taste similar to traditional ones, but the texture might be slightly different.

Why is my eggless cake rubbery? ›

Your Eggless Cake can be rubbery for two main reasons: overmixing the batter and using too much flour. Overmixing develops tough gluten (elastic protein in flour), while too much flour adds density.

Why is my eggless cake gummy? ›

If your cake doesn't rise much at all and leads to gummy or mushy cake then most likely the baking powder is too old.

What happens if I don't put eggs in a cake? ›

If you don't add eggs to a cake mix; you lose volume; the emulsion doesn't form properly (note the importance of lecithin from the egg yolks!); and most important; you lose structure. The cake will be tough and dry.

Why does my eggless cake sink in the middle? ›

Cakes sink in the middle due to several reasons. One reason is that the cake batter might be too moist, causing it to collapse during baking. Another reason could be that the oven temperature is too low, leading to uneven baking. Opening the oven door too frequently while baking can also cause cakes to sink.

What is the point of egg free cake? ›

By eliminating the egg, without compromising on taste and texture, ECB cakes were an instant success; and a favourite amongst many who have certain religious, dietary and/or lifestyle choices. The cakes are so light and fluffy and made to a high end recipe that we still use today.

Is egg necessary in cake? ›

Eggs play an important role in everything from cakes and cookies to meringues and pastry cream — they create structure and stability within a batter, they help thicken and emulsify sauces and custards, they add moisture to cakes and other baked goods, and can even act as glue or glaze.

What do cake box use instead of eggs? ›

Serve a well-risen, fluffy box cake without the eggs by replacing them with a mixture of water, vegetable oil, and baking powder. The baking powder is the leavening agent, while the water and vegetable oil adds moisture and binds the ingredients.

Can you eat cake batter without eggs? ›

Is It Safe to Eat Cake Mix Raw? Unfortunately, according to the CDC, the answer is no, and for the same reason you shouldn't eat raw cookie dough. Despite popular belief, the danger isn't in the raw eggs going into the mix—it's in the flour.

Can I use water instead of eggs in a cake? ›

Whisk together water, oil, and baking powder.

This is a great substitute if you need to replace multiple eggs in a recipe, as it won't make the baked good too greasy or change its flavor profile (like some other substitutes). A simple combination of water, baking powder, and vegetable oil mimics eggs almost to a T.

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