Spiced Wacky Cake | Crazy Cake | Made with no Eggs, Butter or Milk

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: applesauce

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Applesauce reduces fat while keeping moisture.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free, while water is cost-effective.

Grease and flour a 9x9 inch (23 cm x 23 cm) baking pan using cooking spray with flour or line with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, combine 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 0.5 teaspoon salt.

Add 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice, 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves, 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and 2 teaspoons ground ginger to the dry ingredients and mix well.

Make three wells in the dry ingredients; add 1 teaspoon white vinegar to the first well, 2 ounces vegetable oil to the second well, and 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract to the third well.

Pour 8 ounces of water over the mixture and whisk until combined.

Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan using a spatula to scrape it all out.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake the cake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Once baked, let the cake cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool for another 15 minutes.

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