"What is a wacky cake and why does it have such a, well, wacky name? Before veganism was a thing, people made vegan cakes by necessity during the Great Depression in the U.S., when ingredients like eggs, milk, and butter were scarce. That didn't stop creative cooks from cooking up tasty cakes without them. Because those cakes didn't follow the usual methods, they were given names like crazy cake or wacky cake."
"The batter is also mixed directly in the baking pan, so there are no mixing bowls to clean. Bottalico includes cooking directions for both 8x8 and 9x9-inch pans, so you can use what you have, which is the whole point of this recipe. If you use a different-sized pan, take the cake out of the oven a little early and use the toothpick test to check for doneness."
A wacky cake is an egg-free, dairy-free chocolate cake originally made during the Great Depression when eggs, milk, and butter were scarce. The cake uses all-purpose flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, oil, vinegar, vanilla, and water. The batter is mixed directly in the greased baking pan and leavened by the reaction of baking soda and vinegar. The finished cake is moist, fluffy, and tender with a modest chocolate flavor and traditionally has only a dusting of powdered sugar. Directions accommodate 8x8 or 9x9 pans and require using the toothpick test for doneness. Pairings include coffee, whipped coconut cream or ice cream, fresh berries, or a simple glaze.
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