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This recipe has brought so many people to my little corner of the internet, which I love!
It is definitely the most delicious cake and the most requested by everyone I know.
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This cake has been made in years since by myself and readers with several different variations.
You can use red velvet cake or chocolate or Funfetti – all have been made with great and delicious results!
It also tastes incredible in the morning with a glass of coffee for a sweet start to your day.
:: Crack Cake ::
recipe originally from madaket market
:: Crack Cake ::
Author: Taylor // The Sarcastic Blonde
Recipe type: Dessert
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Serves: 1 Cake
This cake is so good, you'll be addicted!
Ingredients
- FOR THE CAKE:
- 1 box Duncan Hines yellow cake mix
- ¼ c brown sugar
- ¼ c white sugar
- 1 box vanilla pudding instant mix
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 4 eggs
- ¾ c water
- ¾ c oil
- ½ c white wine (really any kind, but I always use my go-to pinot grigio)
- any cake with my favorite ingredient, wine, works for me 🙂
- FOR THE GLAZE :
- 1 stick butter
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup white wine
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix the above ingredients by hand or hand mixer.
- Grease a bundt pan VERY well. (I use butter or Pam Baking Spray)
- Pour into pan and Bake for 1 hour, or until a knife comes out clean.
- When cake comes out of the oven...
- Melt 1 stick butter into 1 cup sugar and ¼ cup wine.
- Pour over hot cake. (I poke holes in the cake to help it soak in)
- Cool.
- Flip out of pan onto plate and serve (I loosed the cake with a flexible spatula and shake-shake-shake and bang it to help loosen it out in one piece!)
- Enjoy!
Crack cake sounds amazing and addicting so the title is fitting- I'm going to have to make that this week!
I have made this cake several times and it is so moist and good. My hubby’s favorite.
Hi with what do i grease the pan? I tried spay ( baking w/ flour and non stick, but it always has a big shunk stay in pan when i flip it.
It’s important to grease it really well! Sometimes I use the Pam Baking spray with flour, and use it liberally, using my fingertips to get all of the areas. Sometimes I just grease well with butter. I also use a flexible spatula to run down and around the inside between the cake and the pan to loosen, and then bang it a ton when I flip it over onto the cake stand. Hope this helps!!!
There is a recipe I found online that works wonders for bundt pans. Mix equal parts flour, oil (any kind – vegetable, canola or olive oil) and shortening. You can store it in your pantry and it never goes bad. (I just put it in a Mason jar). Just use a pastry brush to apply it. It’s the best!
Thank you so much this is great!
Can you use a 9×13 pan instead of bundt pan?
I haven’t tried it in anything but a bundt pan, but a friend did once and said it turned out!
Your necklace is beautiful! 🙂
Laura xo
I love that necklace! I am SO pumped for the Bachelorette tonight. I'm thinking of making a bracket for the guys. After stalking them at work today (whoops), I'm not very blown away by any of them, but I am still pumped to watch!!
I have the same necklace in black! Looks great with your jeans. Why are you teasing me with crack cake looks ridiculous. Watched the Bachelorette, thought Emily was a bit of a snooze curious what you think. and can we talk about the douche who arrived via helicopter??
That crack cake looks delicious!!
I don't have s bundt pan can I use a 9×13 baking pan? And if should I still bake it for 1 hour?
Thanks so much for posting this cake! I made it for guests last night, and tonight my sweetie could hardly wait to have another slice. He pronounced it "better tonight". It's a huge hit here! Thanks again!
I think it's better the next night too 🙂 so glad you love it as much as I do!
My it man has cracked everything dicks
Do you add 1/2 cup of wine to the cake batter and then another 1/4 cup over the warm cake or 1/2 cup total (1/4 in and 1/4 over)?
1/2 cup in the batter.
1/4 cup mixed w/ butter and poured over hot cake.
Hope that clears it up for you:)
Any good substitute for the wine?
unfortunately I don't know any! I've only ever made it with the wine, but the glaze you can probably make without the wine if you like!
Any good substitute for the wine?
Do you use white cooking wine or drinking wine?
White drinking wine – I like pinot grigio to drink, so thats what I use in the cake.
Do you have to use wine at all? in or on the cake? can it be substituted for something else? (we have someone in AA who wont touch it otherwise)
you don't need to add the wine! just as delicious without 🙂
What size box of vanilla pudding did you use?
What size pudding box did you use? And it will taste ok without wine?
I use the large box of pudding and it turns out great…I have made this cake 2 weeks in a row, I grease the pan but it doesn't come out clean. Am I not alowing it to cool completely?
First step is preparing the pan then mixing the batter. Scoop out about 12 cup of the powdered cake mix before mixing the batter. Then grease your pan and "flour" it using the powdered cake mix you set aside. Any leftover mix can go into the batter. After baking, let it cool for about 10 minutes, then shake it gently side to side to separate it from the pan.
Well, cake is done. Taste good. Looks horrible. Would definitely have liked the instructions in the recipe.
Mix equal parts flour, shortening and any oil of your choice (vegetable, canola or olive oil). I put mine in a Mason jar. It can be stored in the pantry and never goes bad. Use a pastry brush to apply to your bundt pan. Works like a dream.
Can this recipe be made with gluten free cake mix?
How long does the cake have to bake for?
What type of oil do you suggest ?
vegetable oil
Do I need to use anything in place of the wine ?
nothing in place of the wine in the glaze. for the cake batter, perhaps some water instead of wine.
Sparkling White Grape juice?
This is in the oven, and it smells amazing!! Can't wait to serve it up to my family on Christmas Eve!! Thank you and love your blog. I feel like we could be friends as much as we both love Bravo!! BTW, I went to college with Ariana. She really is a cool chick in real life, just like the show.
This makes me so happy 🙂 I hope that you love it as much as my family and friends do!! I cannot believe you went to college with Ariana that is nuts – small world! Im about to watch Vanderpump in just a little bit myself tonight! Have a great Christmas and thanks for reading and commenting 🙂
will a small box of pudding work ? I just went to the store and that's what I got ??
Yes the small box is what I use!!
Thanks !
How long do I cook the glaze? I see where you say melt but do I have to boil it for a few minutes?
after the butter is melted and you've added the sugar, I let it simmer for just a minute or two because you don't want to burn the butter but want the sugar to dissolve!
I have the yellow mix with pudding in it could I use that and still add pudding!
I've never tried it but maybe would just do it without because it will definitely turn out without it!
Thank you for your reply. I went ahead and did add the pudding before I saw your reply and I think it turned out fine. I had to try it before it was completely cooled and it was delicious! I might try it without the box of pudding next time because I have another box of the cake mix with pudding and I want to see if there's a difference. Yum and thanks again
Hi Taylor.. CONGRATULATIONS On Your Wedding Day, I Truly Wish You Guys The Best Life.. I Only have one question, Do You Pore the Glaze on Cake Before Removing It From Bundt Pan. The Pic above looks like it is pored on before removing but I just thought Id Double Chk.. Thanks So Much for Posting this Cake!!
Thank you!! I've done both. I prefer to pour the glaze when it is still in the pan and just do it slowly and help it go down the sides by pulling the cake away from the pan!
Can I use a 9×13 baking dish. Don't have a bundt dish, crazy I know. Just haven't bought one yet. Help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
It won't be quite the same, but my friend did that and said hers turned out delicious too!!! Hope you like it!
I saw a few comments asking about the wine. I didn't have any so I guessed and substituted equal parts water and oil (so I went with 1 cup water, 1 cup oil total). It was great!!! Thanks so much for the recipe I will definitely make it again!
I'm curious, have you ever tried a chocolate version of this? With chocolate cake mix and chocolate pudding? I think it would be incredibly rich but also delicious. I think I may try to make it for Mother's Day, I'm just wondering if you've ever tried it?
Oh, also… I added a half a bag of mini chocolate chips… because why not (and I needed to use them up, lol). Very good!
No I haven't ever tried chocolate but that sounds incredible and I love your idea of the chocolate chips 🙂 I'll have to try that some time!
did you pour the glaze on the cake while still in the bundt pan or on top of the cake after you flipped it out of the bundt pan??
I pour it in when it is still in the pan, but use a spatula to pull the sides of the cake away so that the glaze can drip down into the pan. You could do it out of the pan as well though!
I make a similar cake with glaze, take the cake out pour the glaze in the pan, poke holes in the cake, put the cake back in the pan. The glaze gets absorbed into the top. It’s great
Great idea! Perfect tip to get the glaze in there! Thanks!
I would like to serve this for brunch on Sunday. It is now Friday night. Is it too early to make it and maintain flavor and texture?
I would like to serve this for brunch on Sunday. It is now Friday night. Is it too early to make it and maintain flavor and texture?
I think making it any time starting today, Saturday, would be perfect. It does very well staying delicious for 2-3 days!
Great. Should u cover or seal after cooled on countertop until tomorrow?
Great. Should u cover or seal after cooled on countertop until tomorrow?
I made this recipe, and it was so moist and delicious. However, it was a bit too sweet for my taste and my family's. I also substituted the wine for amaretto and it worked out great. I will definitely be making this again, thanks for sharing your recipe
I'm making this delicious cake for dessert, I just want to know can I use red wine instead of white wine?
Hi! No unfortunately only white wine not red!
Thanks so I will use 1/2 in the batter, and 1/4 cup with the butter.
Thanks so I will use 1/2 in the batter, and 1/4 cup with the butter.
Well ladies, I made this for dessert tonight and it was fantastic, just so happens that my husband of 20(plus too many years). Came home from work with company. New boss,who loved the he asked what is the name of this delicious cake,I simply reply oh, on the street's its called crack rock?! but on Pinterest its just called cake it crack cake. Thanks again for your recipe. I will be making it again and again.:)
I am going to make this cake this week-end. We make home-made dandelion wine & also pear wine. So I am going to use one of those. I have been baking for many years & I see no reason why white grape juice couldn't be substituted for the wine. Hope that may help some of you!
I only drink white wine usually Chardonnay,riesling or something on the sweeter side,so do I chose a sweet or bitter blah wine lol like a Sauvignon or pinot ?………most important does this need to be refrigerated,I wanted to send the cake to a friend .thanks
Substitute Rum for the wine and it will be "better than crack" cake. Really
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Best recipe ever… I stumbled upon this earlier this year and must say, each time I make the cake a fight ensues in my household for the biggest, moistest, sweetest, last piece.
I am so so glad that you love it!!! happy thanksgiving!!!
Just made this with funfetti cake mix (didn't have yellow) and it turned out beautifully. Wondering if you've tried this with chocolate cake mix, chocolate pudding and red wine? The rum suggestion sounds good too 😉 Thank you for this recipe!
oh my gosh I must try it with Funfetti! That sounds amazing, I have still only used the yellow cake!
Mine is in the oven right now & smell heavenly! Will keep you posted.
Mine is in the oven right now & smell heavenly! Will keep you posted.
great I hope you loved it!
What can you use instead of wine?
I've never made it without wine but I think you could just replace water for the wine and it should be fine!
People know nothing about cooking with wine or liquor? The alcohol evaporates when heated. This cake is wonderful.
People know nothing about cooking with wine or liquor? The alcohol evaporates when heated. This cake is wonderful.
It’s not that we are afraid of it – it’s just that we don’t drink it and therefore don’t have it in our households. I personally don’t want to buy a large bottle for just 1 cup. It’s all good.
If you made this recipe using chocolate cake mix & pudding would you still add the cinnamon and brown sugar? The recipe is very good. You must remember to thoroughly allow the sugar to dissolve in the butter & wine, otherwise it is a tad grainy. Thanks a lot for the recipe! 🙂
How about lemon? How could it e altered? Thank you 🙂
Hi Taylor ,
I just wanted to thank you for your recipe 🙂 I am making it for a church function tonight . Their is a lady who is part of our home team who just had a kidney transplant . So the members of our home team are having a welcome home dinner . Thank you again and I will get back with you with all the delicious comments .
God Bless , Linda
Hi. This is the most wonderful. I've now tried it w chocolate cake and spice cake. Adding raisens and nuts. Fantastic. Thanks
I've been dying to make this recipe, but never have all of the ingredients. Can I use white cooking wine or does it have to be white drinking wine?
I would probably use drinking wine, otherwise just use water! Cooking wine is probably fine but I don't have any experience with it! Hope that helps!
I've made this cake successfully three times, but the last two times I tried it was a mess – didn't rise more than 2" and sunk even more after removing from oven, I poured on glaze & it just made a soggy mess – could not salvage any of it. Same recipe, same ingredients, same pan, same kitchen, same cook!! Any ideas?
So sorry to hear that! I'm not sure what could happen if its all the same steps and pan and it worked previously? I've never had it sink or be soggy? so sorry to not be able to help!
I made two of the cakes today for the first time and both did the same thing…didn't rise much and sunk after taking it out of the oven.I even let the second one bake for 15 mins. longer thinking that may help.It didn't.Duncan Hines has two yellow cake mixes;one you have to add butter to the mix..the other just oil,water and eggs.Which one are you using? I'm thinking that may be my problem.
i think margareta would be good instead of wine, may try both ways
This cake is so good I did add pecans and I feel like it made a great cake better.
I saw a few comments regarding the wine. Yes, you can substitute the wine with white grape juice or mountain dew. All three used successfully.
I added pecans and rum I hope it turns out ok.
So, I'm almost 40 and an avid baker who loves trying new recipes, but I have never–repeat, NEVER–commented on a recipe before. Ever. But, I'm breaking out to comment here.
Holy. Moses. This is one of the best cakes I've ever had in my life!! Not strong on the alcohol flavor, so I may swap some water for more wine next time (MORE WINE!!), but it's perfectly moist and wonderful! Would it work for the yellow cake mix and white wine? Absolutely! But, all I had was red, but I have a serious love affair with chocolate and red wine, so I used a chocolate fudge cake mix with the pudding already in it, so I didn't add the extra box, and used red wine instead of white.
People, you gotta make this cake!! It took more time to properly grease and flour the pan than to mix it up! Amazing! Also, I read a tip in the comments about shaking the pan vigorously from side to side (rotating) while the cake is hot from the oven but before pouring on the sauce to make sure it releases from the pan. Best tip ever! It released perfectly.
This is a game changer for me. WINE WITH ALL THE CAKES!!
I'm inspired. I'm going to make the @#%! cake.
I'm inspired. I'm going to make the @#%! cake.
This cake is amazing!!!!! I have made 12 since Thanksgiving! It's the most requested cake by my customers. I always tell them to be prepared to draw straws for the last piece.
Is the icing made with white sugar or powdered sugar it is not specified
Is the icing made with white sugar or powdered sugar it is not specified
Is the icing made with white sugar or powdered sugar it is not specified
White Sugar!!
Why is it called crack cake
I am making this now let's see if I can do never had a white wine before so here we go fingers crossed
Awesomeness
Glad you liked it!!!
going to try your “Crack cake” recipe this weekend. My question I have for you is that I am moving into a tiny new apt. Any suggestions? I have 4 closets full of my clothes, now I will have one!!! Thanks!!!
Sue
Hi Sue! I hope you tried it and liked it!! Yes, I think under bed storage is priceless. I always utilized every inch of under bed storage with bins or vacuum seal bags when I had only one small closet. Also, the slim hangers make a huge difference – the thin velvet no slip ones – they save tons of space!
I Love this Cake!!!! I have made it many times, I have even tried it with chocolate and red wine.
Reading some of the comments I noticed people have trouble taking the cake out of the pan. After it has cooled I dip the bundt pan in a very hot water bath and gently pull at the sides of the cake until I see the sugar crystals ‘glueing’ the cake to the sides of the pan have dissolved a bit. Then I quickly dry off the pan invert it onto a serving plate and it drops out smoothly. Hope this helps.
Thanks so much Tina! Love this tip!
I have made a similar cake recipe, using apricot nectar instead of wine…thus calling it Apricot Nectar Cake.
Great idea! Thanks for the tip!