Crazy Cake

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp white vinegar
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Make three wells in the dry ingredients. In one well, add the vanilla extract; in another, add the white vinegar; and in the last, pour in the vegetable oil.
4. Pour the water over all the ingredients in the bowl. Using a whisk or a wooden spoon, mix until just combined. Avoid over-mixing; you want a nice, fluffy cake texture.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The cake should spring back when lightly touched.
7. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. While the cake cools, prepare the frosting by beating the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, followed by the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
9. Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top with a spatula. For an extra touch, sprinkle some chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder on top.