Crazy Chocolate Cake is one of those wonderful recipes that seems almost too simple to be true, but I promise you’ll be amazed at the results! This is the kind of cake that’s been passed down in my kitchen because it never fails to bring smiles to the table.
What makes this recipe so special is how you mix everything right in the baking pan itself — no messy bowls to clean up, dear! The combination of cocoa powder and vanilla extract creates that deep, rich chocolate flavor that everyone loves, and the baking soda helps it rise beautifully every time.
I’ve made this cake for countless family gatherings, and it’s always the first thing to disappear from the dessert table. There’s something magical about serving a homemade chocolate cake that came together so easily — it makes everyone feel like you spent all day in the kitchen when really, you just mixed and baked!
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Crazy Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
- 3 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 cup Sugar
- 0.625 cup Cocoa Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 cup Water
- 2 teaspoon Distilled
- 0.66666666666667 cup Olive Oil
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients right in a 9 x 13 inch pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool.
- Frost with your favorite frosting.
