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Coffee & Kahlúa Crazy Cake (no eggs, milk or butter)

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For this week’s Tried & True Tuesday, I am sharing a new flavor for the Crazy Cake recipe, Coffee & Kahlúa – I have BOTH the cake and mug cake versions for you!

I was busy in the kitchen on Friday, experimenting with the recipe for a party over the weekend.  I am so excited to share this new version – it turned out wonderful. Everyone loved the cake. Just like the original, the cake turned out super moist and delicious. With a just hint of coffee and Kahlúa, it’s a yummy twist on the Great Depression era recipe.

 

Be sure to check out all of my Crazy Cake Flavors!

Please Note: Original post date, June 18, 2013. This is not a sponsored post, I have no affiliation with the Kahlúa, I am just a fan.

 

Coffee & Kahlúa Crazy/Wacky Cake

 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 Cups flour (all-purpose)
  • 3 Tbsp. cocoa (unsweetened)
  • 1 Cup white sugar
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp.  salt
  • 1 tsp. white vinegar
  • 1 tsp.  pure vanilla extract
  • 5 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 3/4 Cup brewed coffee (cold or room temperature)
  • 1/4 Cup Kahlúa
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

 

Mix first 5 dry ingredients in a greased 8″ square baking pan. Make 3 depressions in dry ingredients – two small, one larger (see #3 in photo below). Pour vinegar in one depression, vanilla in the other and the vegetable oil in third larger depression. Pour coffee and Kahlúa over all.  Mix well until smooth.

 

Bake on middle rack of oven for 35 minutes. Check with toothpick to make sure it comes out clean. Cool. Top with your favorite chocolate frosting or sprinkle with powdered sugar. Enjoy!


FROSTING RECIPES

Tips

If you don’t have/like Kahlúa, use 1 cup of coffee.

 

You can double the recipe, just use a 9×13 baking pan.

 

You can also mix the batter in a bowl for neater, easier mixing AND for cupcakes (adjust baking time for cupcakes). Be sure to follow the directions the same way – mixing the dry ingredients then making the depressions for the wet ingredients.

 

Although I have not used Gluten Free flour mixes for this recipe, many people have use it for the Original Chocolate Crazy Cake, and it turns out wonderful! “Yes it is yummy and very moist. It even works with gf flour mixes!”

 

{The tutorial picture above is from my original Crazy Cake post. The steps are the same. Instead of water in step 5, pour 3/4 cup of coffee and 1/4 cup of Kahlúa}

 

Next up, How to Make Coffee & Kahlúa Crazy Cake in a Mug!

Coffee & Kahlua Crazy Cake in a Mug

COFFEE & KAHLUA CRAZY CAKE IN A MUG

 

Ingredients
  • 5 Tablespoons flour (all-purpose)
  • 4 1/2 Tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cocoa (unsweetened)
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • Dash of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil (or canola)
  • 4 Tablespoons brewed coffee (cold or room temperature)
  • 1/2 Tablespoon Kahlúa
Directions
Using a large microwave safe mug, spray the inside with non-stick cooking spray.

 

Next, mix the first 5 dry ingredients in the mug.  After mixing well, make 3 depressions in dry ingredients.  Pour vinegar in one depression, vanilla in the other and the vegetable oil in third depression.  Pour coffee and Kahlúa over top.  Mix well until smooth using a fork.

 

Place in microwave and cook on high for *2 minutes, uncovered. Check with toothpick to make sure it comes out clean.  Be sure not to over cook!  Top with whatever you like – powdered sugar, frosting, chocolate chips, whipped cream. Enjoy hot or cold.

 

TIPS
Each microwave cooks differently, adjust time accordingly!  One person made the cake in 1 minute 40 seconds, and another in 1 minute 20 seconds.  If you overcook the cake, it may ruin it. Be sure to watch as it bakes.

 

If you want a neater mug cake, mix the cake batter in a small bowl, then pour the batter in the mug.

 

You can add mini chocolate chips to the batter for a super rich chocolate cake…or do what I did, throw some on top after you make it, while it’s still warm! Mmm, mmm good.

 

Coffee & Kahlua Crazy Cake in a Mug
The tutorial picture above is from the original Chocolate Crazy Cake in a Mug. The steps are the same.  In place of water, use 4 Tablespoons of coffee and a 1/2 Tablespoon of Kahlúa.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Cheers!

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Comments

  1. Anonymous

    Love these recipes, will definitely have to try them (all). I also like that it make a good "bake and take" in the tin foil pan. Pam

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  2. Jeanne

    I have made a WackyCake for more than 50 years . This looks like a terrific variation! A must try!

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  3. JLINNE-PEARSON

    I love Kahlua but I'm also thinking some Bailey's might be good as well. Mmm! I'll have to try both.

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  4. JLINNE-PEARSON

    I love Kahlua but I'm also thinking some Bailey's might be good as well. Mmm! I'll have to try both.

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  5. GiveLove, Alejandra

    Any substitution for the oil? Applesauce? Half Applesauce/half oil??

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  6. GiveLove, Alejandra

    Any substitute for the oil?? Applesauce.. or half apple sauce/half oil.. ?

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  7. Taunia

    I was craving something chocolaty tonight, but had no eggs or butter, so I took to Pinterest and found this recipe. Mine turned out a little dry like others, but I think I can easily attribute that to haphazard measuring and over-cooking. I cooked mine for only 1min 15 secs and still think it was to long. All the same, two thumbs up for a simple recipe with a perfect proportion for one! I know it will turn out much better next time.

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  8. Taunia

    I was craving something chocolaty tonight, but had no eggs or butter, so I took to Pinterest and found this recipe. Mine turned out a little dry like others, but I think I can easily attribute that to haphazard measuring and over-cooking. I cooked mine for only 1min 15 secs and still think it was to long. All the same, two thumbs up for a simple recipe with a perfect proportion for one! I know it will turn out much better next time.

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  9. Anonymous

    Thank god for this recipe! I tried a different kahlua cake recipe first and it turned out horribly! But this one turned out great and was a hit at the party I went to

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  10. Anonymous

    I'm cooking this in the microwave right now! I used chai tea instead of coffee and sweetened cocoa. So excited to try it. Thanks for the recipe 🙂

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  11. Mrs. Williams

    Wow this is so exciting! I definitely cannot wait to try this. I'm so happy I stumbled upon your page 🙂

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  12. laketia

    Ahhh this is awesome. I needed a cake recipe for a friend who has an egg allergy has well and it just so happens that two of her favorite things are booze and coffee! One question…What kind of coffee did you use?

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  13. Moosie

    I tried the cake exactly (8×8 pan) and it did not work. No idea what was wrong.

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    • Anonymous

      I made the chocolate one but it didn't rise like the picture.

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  14. Anonymous

    Thank you for this recipe. I use to make a cake with a similar flavor profile but it used box cake mix and I don't use those anymore. So glad to be able to make it again.

    I added 1/2 tsp of cinnamon and it was perfect. Love the size of the cake. Perfect for a small family.

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    • Patricia Vaughn

      I have cinnamon-flavored Kahlua, lucky me ☺

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  15. Jess

    this was delish!!

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  16. Anonymous

    Awesome idea for the little microwave cake. I just made it. It's a bit dry though. Yours looked very moist. Im not sure if it had anything to do with me not having any vinegar, so I skipped that step. Maybe 2 mins was to long in my microwave. Thanks for the awesome tips:) I'm glad ur daughter could finally have real cake:)

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    • Mary

      Hi there! I think you should give it another try – but this time BE SURE to add the vinegar! The vinegar is a key ingredient to make it moist and rise. And yes, you may want to adjust your cooking time. Many people have said their microwaves cooked the cake in under 1 min 30 secs. Thank you so much for the visit! Hope you have a wonderful day!

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  17. Anonymous

    make a cake that has air in it
    lol not make one that has no butter in it

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  18. Anonymous

    What frosting is it that you used? Looks sooo good!

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  19. 2js-2ms

    I have had this Wacky Cake recipe for years…35+. Love it, now you go & add a little more to love….yesssss. Thankyou

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  20. Danni Baird @ Silo Hill Farm

    How is it that I totally missed a post that involved alcohol?….and chocolate???…Yummmm!

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  21. LittleMyoo

    Oh yum…I'm with Mel and the boozy cake comment. We've made chocolate wacky cake forever…But now I have to try this version….

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  22. Heather @ The Beating Hearth

    a la mode?!?! Yes please! This is the crazy cake for me.

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  23. Mel@Mellywood's Mansion

    yummo Mary, boozy cake is gooooooood!

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  24. Brandi

    Coffee and Kahlua!! Oh my!! You just convinced me to make this cake immediately!

    Reply

  25. Talya Tate Boerner

    Looks delicious and very moist!

    Reply

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