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
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
FROSTING RECIPES
- For a great easy chocolate frosting (my favorite) head over to THE YUMMY LIFE,for a ONE MINUTE FROSTING recipe!
- For a dairy free frosting recipe, head over to Oh She Glows for a simple 2-ingredient chocolate fudge frosting recipe!
Tips
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.
Next up, How to Make Coffee & Kahlúa Crazy Cake in a Mug!
COFFEE & KAHLUA CRAZY CAKE IN A MUG
- 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
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Cheers!
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
Jeanne
I have made a WackyCake for more than 50 years . This looks like a terrific variation! A must try!
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.
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.
GiveLove, Alejandra
Any substitution for the oil? Applesauce? Half Applesauce/half oil??
GiveLove, Alejandra
Any substitute for the oil?? Applesauce.. or half apple sauce/half oil.. ?
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.
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.
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
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 🙂
Mrs. Williams
Wow this is so exciting! I definitely cannot wait to try this. I'm so happy I stumbled upon your page 🙂
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?
Moosie
I tried the cake exactly (8×8 pan) and it did not work. No idea what was wrong.
Anonymous
I made the chocolate one but it didn't rise like the picture.
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.
Patricia Vaughn
I have cinnamon-flavored Kahlua, lucky me ☺
Jess
this was delish!!
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:)
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!
Anonymous
make a cake that has air in it
lol not make one that has no butter in it
Anonymous
What frosting is it that you used? Looks sooo good!
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
Danni Baird @ Silo Hill Farm
How is it that I totally missed a post that involved alcohol?….and chocolate???…Yummmm!
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….
Heather @ The Beating Hearth
a la mode?!?! Yes please! This is the crazy cake for me.
Mel@Mellywood's Mansion
yummo Mary, boozy cake is gooooooood!
Brandi
Coffee and Kahlua!! Oh my!! You just convinced me to make this cake immediately!
Talya Tate Boerner
Looks delicious and very moist!