Vanilla Crazy Cake Recipe

Get ready to ditch the chocolate! This insanely delicious Vanilla Crazy Cake is here to steal the show. A simple one-bowl wonder bursting with pure vanilla flavor, elevated with the perfect touch of chocolate chips. Don't skimp on the good vanilla extract – it makes all the difference! This easy recipe is perfect for beginner bakers and guaranteed to impress. Try it today!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 347.7 kcal
Protein 8g
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Ingredients for Vanilla Crazy Cake

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How to Make Vanilla Crazy Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.
  2. In the prepared pan, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  3. Create two wells in the dry ingredients.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 large egg and 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract.
  5. Pour ½ cup vegetable oil into one well and the egg mixture into the other well.
  6. Pour 1 cup milk evenly over the dry ingredients.
  7. Gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix!
  8. Fold in ½ cup chopped pecans (optional).
  9. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Sprinkle ½ cup chocolate chips over the warm cake.
  11. Let stand for 2 minutes before serving. Enjoy the slightly swirled chocolate chips!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

124g

Fat

19g

Carbs

16g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Vanilla Crazy Cake?

Vanilla Crazy Cake takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Vanilla Crazy Cake?

Vanilla Crazy Cake has approximately 347.7 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates and 25 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Vanilla Crazy Cake?

The key ingredients for Vanilla Crazy Cake are All Purpose Flour, Granulated Sugar, Baking Powder, Salt, Egg, Vanilla Extract. See the full list with measurements above.

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