Best 4 1950s Wacky Cake Recipes

Are you ready to step back in time and try a retro recipe? Wacky cake, also known as Depression cake or Crazy cake, originated during the 1950s and quickly became a beloved classic. This unique cake gained popularity due to its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, making it a favorite among home cooks and bakers of all levels. With its moist and fluffy texture, this delightful dessert is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out in the kitchen, let's explore the world of wacky cake and discover the perfect recipe for your next baking adventure.

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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

WACKY CAKE

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This dense, moist cake is a great baking project for children. Cooking with kids requires having a lot of tolerance for mess and a willingness to slow down the process.

Provided by Trish Hall

Categories dessert, side dish

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

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

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a 9-by-13-inch cake pan, mix all dry ingredients. Smooth them out and make three holes. Put the vinegar in one hole, the vanilla in another and the oil in the third. Then cover the whole thing with the water. Mix it all up with a fork until the lumps are gone.
Bake 40 or 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. When the cake is cool, frost with butter frosting (recipe below).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 311, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 244 milligrams, Sugar 29 grams, TransFat 0 grams

1950'S WACKY CAKE

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I think we loved the name of this cake as much as the chocolate cake itself. It was always the cake we wanted for birthdays. I have been told that this recipe goes back to the depression and it was called eggless, butterless cake at one time.

Provided by Kathie Carr @kathiecc

Categories Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup(s) flour
1 cup(s) sugar
2 tablespoon(s) cocoa
1 teaspoon(s) baking soda
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla
5 tablespoon(s) vinegar
5 tablespoon(s) melted shortening
1 cup(s) water

Steps:

In ungreased 8 or 9 inch cake pan stir together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Spread dry ingredients out in pan and make 3 depressions in mixture with your spoon. In one hole, place vanilla. In second place vinegar. In third place melted shortening. Pour water over all. Now mix it all up with a spoon. Be sure to get corners. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes until cake shrinks from sides of pan. Frost with chocolate frosting.

1950S CHOCOLATE MAYONNAISE CAKE RECIPE - (4.5/5)

1950s Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by á-48530

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3/4 cup cocoa
3 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 cup hot water
3 cups flour, sifted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix first 5 ingredients. In a separate large container, add the baking soda into hot water. Water will rise and fizz so be sure container is large. Slowly fold the soda water into the cake mixture and mix well. Add flour a little at a time while stirring, mix well but do not beat. Pour into a greased and floured 11x15 or 9x13 cake pan and bake about 30-35 minutes. Let cool and enjoy.

Tips:

Use the right ingredients: Make sure you have all the necessary ingredients and that they are fresh and of good quality.
Follow the recipe carefully: Don't skip any steps or substitute ingredients unless you know exactly what you're doing.
Be patient: Some of these recipes take time to make, so don't rush the process.
Get creative: Feel free to experiment with different flavors and ingredients to create your own unique variations of these recipes.

Conclusion:

The 1950s were a time of great creativity and experimentation in the kitchen, and these wacky cake recipes are a testament to that. From the simple and straightforward Wacky Cake to the more elaborate Tunnel of Fudge Cake, there's a recipe here for everyone. So next time you're looking for a fun and delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth, reach for one of these recipes and give it a try. You won't be disappointed!