Crazy Cake Mix in a Jar

Whip up a timeless dessert with ease using this delightful Crazy Cake Mix in a Jar recipe! Perfect for gifting or keeping on hand for last-minute baking adventures, this DIY cake mix combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and cocoa powder into a visually stunning and thoughtful treat. What makes it “crazy”? This vintage recipe skips eggs, milk, and butter, resulting in a moist, chocolatey cake that's both budget-friendly and vegan-friendly. With just a few wet ingredients and no mixing bowls required, you can bake a delicious, foolproof cake in under an hour. Whether you're preparing a heartfelt homemade gift or satisfying your sweet tooth, this Crazy Cake Mix in a Jar is a creative and convenient solution.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

1.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
0.5 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well to ensure even distribution of the ingredients.

Step 2

Using a funnel or spoon, transfer the dry ingredients into a clean, dry 1-quart mason jar. Pack each ingredient layer down firmly for a visually appealing presentation if gifting.

Step 3

Seal the jar with a lid and attach a label or card with the baking instructions.

Step 4

To bake the cake: Empty the dry mix into a large mixing bowl. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon of white vinegar, 5 tablespoons of vegetable oil, and 1 cup of water.

Step 5

Mix until no lumps remain and the batter is smooth. Pour the batter into a greased 8x8-inch baking dish.

Step 6

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 7

Cool completely before serving. Enjoy your delicious, easy Crazy Cake!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(447.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1560.0

Total Fat 10.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2441.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 374.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.3g	0%
Total Sugars 201.6g
Protein 30.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 95.9mg	0%
Iron 17.9mg	0%
Potassium 1097.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 5.3%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 87.6%