This old-school wacky cake is still impressing everyone today.
Learn how to make wacky cake.
Even though this cake originated during challenging times, the recipe itself couldn’t be easier to create.
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What Makes a Wacky Cake ‘Wacky’?
And you’re not going to believe how well it works.
It can be served cold, at room temperature, or warm.
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The cake can also be ready to eat as is without any additions.
Or opt to serve it dusted with powdered sugar or topped with a delicious frosting.
For example, the recipe below is paired with adecadent, fudgy frostingand topped with chopped, toasted pecans.
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Make wells:
Make 1 large well and 2 small wells in mixture in pan.
Pour 1 cup water evenly over entire mixture in pan.
Stir cake batter:
Stir everything together using a fork until combined.
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Transfer to a wire rack.
Finish the cake:
PourWacky Cake Frostingover warm cake.
Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
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Cool completely, about 2 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
To freeze Wacky Cake, let the unfrosted cake cool completely in the pan.
Remove from the pan, then wrap the cooled cake in plastic wrap and a layer of aluminum foil.
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Place inside a ziplock freezer bag and store in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Yet, despite these ‘wacky’ differences, the cake is a delicious dessert.
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Credit:Will Dickey; Food Stylist: Ali Ramee; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Credit:Will Dickey; Food Stylist: Ali Ramee; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
