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!
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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!
Denise Tibbs
Since I don't like coffee but love the smell of coffee lol can I double the kahula or what can I use instead of coffee and keep the kahula?
Michelle Cannon
You had me at coffee! And Kahlua. 😉
Danielle
I made this cake exactly as directed. It tastes just like chocolate cake- the coffee and Kaluha don't really come through. It's also a bit more dry than the other wacky cakes I've tried from you site (which are fantastic!). I am making a second cake today. Any suggestions to make this less dry/more coffee and Kaluha-ish? Thank you and Merry Christmas!
Chery
I made the crazy coffee cake in a mug and it was the best mug cake ever. So moist and delicious. I made it with coffee only since I don't know what kahlua is. Thank you very much for sharing this great recepie. Would pls do more crazy cakes like banana, apple, dates and caramel?
Anonymous
Delicious cake! I used my homemade Kahlua for this recipe. I also made the One Minute Frosting but used heavy cream and coffee extract instead for the frosting. My husband said it was a bit rich, he's not a huge fan of chocolate the way I am. I thought it was perfectly rich, full of flavor and moist.
debcom
I don;t have kahlua,do you think Baileys would work ?
Anonymous
May I know if there's substitute for white vinegar?
Linda McLendon
my mother only used apple cider vinegar BACK IN THE DAY
marysweetlittlebluebird
If you don't care for coffee and Kahlua, you can bake the Chocolate Crazy Cake found here: https://sweetlittlebluebird.com/2013/03/tried-true-tuesday-crazy-cake-no-eggs.html
Anonymous
Don't care for coffee. I know… Says hint of coffee. Could I split coffee and Kahula 50/50? I understand alcohol bakes out and it is flavor only. Just asking everybody's opinion. Thank you
Megan
How can I do the mug cake in an oven?
marysweetlittlebluebird
Hi Ellen – The baking time will vary from oven to oven, but in a 9×13 baking dish, baking time would anywhere from 30 to 40 minutes. Keep an eye on your cake starting at 30 mins.
marysweetlittlebluebird
Anonymous, if you don't care for coffee, you can make the Chocolate Crazy Cake. You can find the recipe here: https://sweetlittlebluebird.com/2013/03/tried-true-tuesday-crazy-cake-no-eggs.html
Anonymous
If you don't care for coffee, what can you substitute for the coffee?
mt_ski_bumz
I made these cupcakes last night for a party… as a gluten free dessert… and they were a smashing success!!!! I substituted with all purpose GF flour and they were super moist and rose just like cupcakes are supposed to! LOVE THEM!!! (Also doubled the batch. It made 30 cupcakes… and only took about 21 minutes to cook.)
Ellen
Have you ever doubled this cake and put it in a bigger pan? If so, wondering what the cooking time might be…
Anonymous
Can't drink alcohol but going to use Kahlua flavored coffee. Hopefully it will come out good. Using for potlucks.
Amber
How does it work when you don't mix/stir it?? I would love to try this!! Sounds yummy!
Anonymous
Both sets of directions tell you to mix well until smooth. 🙂
Anonymous
This was delicious and easy! I had all the ingredients and it came together quickly. Next time I will cut the baking time by a few minutes so it will be extra moist. Karen M.
Anonymous
Can you use baileys instead or is their another recipe?
Anonymous
Cancan you put baileys can you put baileys instead?
Y AL
Used bail instead and made it into cupcakes with lemon curd in the middle. V yummy! Exceeded my expectations! Not dry at all when eaten warm. Hope it tastes as good tmr am
Farah Abdi
Amazing morning quick cake before to go to work! I made a banana toffee and coffee one this morning it was delicioussss thank you
Chris
do you have a recipe for a strawberry cake…..any help greatly appreciated
thanks4themomeries
Have you ever tried to substitute applesauce for the oil? I usually do that for a low or non-fat version, but I'm not sure if it would work with this.
claire-louise lewis
Has anyone added walnuts or pecans with any success??