Comments on Big Red Kitchen: Wacky Cake

Strawberry Parfait- yes do let me know how the ora...

2010-03-16T14:38:02.373-04:00

Strawberry Parfait- yes do let me know how the orange version goes, it sounds delicious!

I have made this soooo many times...I keep the rec...

2010-03-16T14:25:14.714-04:00

I have made this soooo many times...I keep the recipe in my kitchen drawer so it's always nearby in the kitchen. Absolutely wonderful! This is definitely my go-to dessert :)

I'm actually wondering if it can be modified into an orange version instead of chocolate. Orange juice instead of water...add in some zest. Substitute the zest or 3T of flour for the cocoa. Thinking about trying it with cake flour instead of plain flour...just to see what it does. Top it with a powdered sugar/orange juice glaze... I'll post back what happens if I try it.

AMAZING recipe! and no pots and pans to clean! I t...

2009-10-07T10:01:52.674-04:00

AMAZING recipe! and no pots and pans to clean! I tried it last night and it was a huge huge hit!

What a fun recipe :)! An easy and moist cake? Im...

2009-09-18T16:06:31.855-04:00

What a fun recipe :)! An easy and moist cake? Impressive! The frosting sounds like it was the perfect touch.

What a treasure that cookbook is! And, your memori...

2009-09-16T17:43:55.512-04:00

What a treasure that cookbook is! And, your memories, too. Lovely and funny. The cake looks great and would be easy to convert to gluten free. :-) My most popular recipes are my chocolate cakes ... you'll help me keep that trend going, Robin Sue. LOL

Thanks!
Shirley

Fabulous looking cake, will add to the long list o...

2009-09-16T06:28:47.928-04:00

Fabulous looking cake, will add to the long list of cakes to make!

We ate this a lot when I was a child. It was one o...

2009-09-15T00:52:31.205-04:00

We ate this a lot when I was a child. It was one of the first cakes I learned to make. Fast, easy, and delicious.
Mimi

What a delicious & tasty looking cake!! I love th...

2009-09-14T03:48:54.215-04:00

What a delicious & tasty looking cake!!

I love the poem too!

I love this recipe! It does sound easy and the hi...

2009-09-14T01:47:17.608-04:00

I love this recipe! It does sound easy and the history is heart warming. What a blessing to be able to get to know the older generations of your family. Thank you for sharing your story.

You know, I don't care for chocolate desserts but ...

2009-09-13T23:29:28.359-04:00

You know, I don't care for chocolate desserts but that looks seriously good. I think its how the chocolate glaze soaks intot the cake making it so oeey gooey good.
~ingrid

I remember my Mom making this cake when I was a te...

2009-09-13T21:20:50.540-04:00

I remember my Mom making this cake when I was a teenager.

This looks so moist and delicious! Love the name!...

2009-09-13T19:33:32.914-04:00

This looks so moist and delicious! Love the name!

Who cares if it is wacky, it looks so delicious:)

2009-09-13T19:30:27.051-04:00

Who cares if it is wacky, it looks so delicious:)

Our family also calls this a Crazy Cake and the re...

2009-09-12T23:59:32.054-04:00

Our family also calls this a Crazy Cake and the recipe I have makes a 9 x 13 sheet cake. I just use a chocolate powdered sugar glaze, but your espresso one sounds divine. I'll try it next time. I just made one of these cakes this past week. Love reading your blog!

We love Wacky Cake! I first heard of it when I was...

2009-09-12T17:57:18.057-04:00

We love Wacky Cake! I first heard of it when I was a preschool teacher and a Dad came in and made it with the kids. It was perfect for the preschool setting because it's so easy to make, and it doesn't include eggs, which some kids are allergic to. Thanks for the reminder about this great cake.

I know this cake is delicious because I have the s...

2009-09-11T23:13:20.790-04:00

I know this cake is delicious because I have the same recipe but my recipe calls for the German Chocolate frosting. The coconut, nuts, butter, sugar and milk cooked together and poured on top. It really is quick and our family loves it too.

Lazy?! Yes! I will HAVE to try this cake...looks ...

2009-09-11T14:59:35.648-04:00

Lazy?! Yes!

I will HAVE to try this cake...looks simple and yummy!

Thanks!

Thanks Robin for the vinegar trick :)

2009-09-11T12:00:18.194-04:00

Thanks Robin for the vinegar trick :)

This is a great recipe for food-allergic folks, as...

2009-09-10T21:32:24.467-04:00

This is a great recipe for food-allergic folks, as it has no dairy or egg and can be made with pretty much any kind of flour successfully. I've made it many times and it's turned out perfectly each time! This will be my son's first birthday cake!

Okay that was adorable and it looks so good with t...

2009-09-10T17:15:26.658-04:00

Okay that was adorable and it looks so good with the espresso glaze! I'd pay a $1 a square.

How much fun!!! And, it looks really moist and del...

2009-09-10T16:19:30.421-04:00

How much fun!!! And, it looks really moist and delicious, especially with your frosting. I might try one more well: chocolate chips.

How wonderful that you have old family recipes. T...

2009-09-10T14:50:23.678-04:00

How wonderful that you have old family recipes. Thanks for sharing your memories....and the cake!
~Michelle

We love this cake too! As I understand during the ...

2009-09-10T14:09:30.002-04:00

We love this cake too! As I understand during the war era there was a shortage of eggs and butter and this recipe requires neither (a great modern vegan recipe)! Our family recipe is called "crazy cake!" The vinegar and the baking soda react to produce the leavening agent in place of eggs :)

neato! what an interesting recipe, and i must say...

2009-09-10T13:02:32.742-04:00

neato! what an interesting recipe, and i must say that your glaze sounds spectacular. thanks for sharing those memories. :)

love how simple this is! i need more "quick and ea...

2009-09-10T13:01:15.972-04:00

love how simple this is! i need more "quick and easy desserts"! thanks for sharing :)