Best Mother’s Crack Cake

This Best Mother’s Crack Cake is an incredibly moist and flavorful cake that’s hard to resist! Combining a mix of yellow cake, vanilla pudding, brown sugar, and a hint of cinnamon, it creates a soft, sweet dessert that is sure to please anyone who tries it. The addition of white wine (or apple juice as a substitute) enhances the flavor, making this cake uniquely delicious.

Why You’ll Love This Cake

• Moist and Flavorful: The combination of cake mix, pudding, and cinnamon gives this cake an incredibly moist and flavorful texture.
• Simple to Make: With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, this cake is easy to make yet delivers amazing results.
• Versatile: You can serve it as a dessert or a sweet treat with coffee or tea. It’s perfect for family gatherings or any special occasion!

Ingredients

• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 box vanilla pudding mix
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 4 eggs
• 3/4 cup water
• 3/4 cup oil
• 1/2 cup white wine (can substitute apple juice)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1: Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan to ensure that the cake releases easily after baking.

Step 2: Mix the Ingredients

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, brown sugar, white sugar, vanilla pudding mix, cinnamon, eggs, water, oil, white wine (or apple juice), and vanilla extract. Mix everything together well until the batter is smooth and no lumps remain.

Step 3: Bake the Cake

Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and spread it out evenly. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 4: Cool the Cake

Once baked, let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Afterward, carefully invert the pan onto a wire rack to release the cake. Allow the cake to cool completely before serving.

Tips for Making the Best Mother’s Crack Cake

• Use Room Temperature Eggs: For a smoother batter, make sure your eggs are at room temperature before mixing.
• Do Not Overmix: Once all ingredients are combined, mix gently until just incorporated. Overmixing can lead to a denser cake.
• Substitute Apple Juice: If you prefer not to use white wine, apple juice works as an excellent substitute, giving a slightly different, but still delicious flavor.
• Glaze Option: For extra sweetness, consider drizzling a glaze made from powdered sugar and milk over the cooled cake.

How to Serve

This Best Mother’s Crack Cake can be served on its own, or with a dollop of whipped cream, fresh berries, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It’s rich and flavorful enough to stand alone, but a topping can make it even more indulgent!

Make-Ahead and Storage

Storing Leftovers

Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you prefer, you can store it in the fridge for up to a week, though it may lose some of its moistness.

Freezing the Cake

You can freeze this cake for up to 3 months. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then foil to prevent freezer burn. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.

Conclusion

This Best Mother’s Crack Cake is the ultimate comfort dessert—simple to make, incredibly moist, and bursting with flavor. With the right balance of sweetness and spice, it’s a cake that will quickly become a favorite in your recipe collection. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is sure to impress and disappear quickly! Enjoy!

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