How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

What ingredients do I need for Cockeyed Cake With Maggie’S Sugar Topping (Wacky Cake, Crazy Cake, Dump Cake)?

You need 1 ingredient. The key ingredients include: ["For the cake:", "1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour", "3 tablespoons cocoa powder, any kind", "1 teaspoon baking soda", "1 cup sugar", "1/2 teaspoon kosher salt", "5 tablespoons neutral oil", "1 tablespoon vinegar", "1 teaspoon vanilla extract", "1 cup cold water", "For Maggie's sugar topping:", "4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at warm room temperature", "1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed", "2 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk", "Optional: ""As much as you want or have"" of walnuts, almonds, or coconut. Or all three."].

Cockeyed Cake With Maggie’S Sugar Topping (Wacky Ca

Name: Cockeyed Cake With Maggie’S Sugar Topping (Wacky Cake, Crazy Cake, Dump Cake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ["For the cake:", "1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour", "3 tablespoons cocoa powder, any kind", "1 teaspoon baking soda", "1 cup sugar", "1/2 teaspoon kosher salt", "5 tablespoons neutral oil", "1 tables…

Bake this irresistible Cockeyed Cake With Maggie’S Sugar Topping (Wacky Cake, Crazy Cake, Dump Cake) at home. Made with cake, flour, cocoa powder and ba…

This Cockeyed Cake With Maggie’S Sugar Topping (Wacky Cake, Crazy Cake, Dump Cake) is built around simple, easy-to-find ingredients. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

Whether you're rounding off a family dinner, bringing a treat to a gathering, or simply satisfying a sweet craving, this Cockeyed Cake With Maggie’S Sugar Topping (Wacky Cake, Crazy Cake, Dump Cake) delivers. Serve it warm or at room temperature, and add a scoop of ice cream or a spoonful of whipped cream for an extra-special finish.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

["For the cake:", "1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour", "3 tablespoons cocoa powder, any kind", "1 teaspoon baking soda", "1 cup sugar", "1/2 teaspoon kosher salt", "5 tablespoons neutral oil", "1 tablespoon vinegar", "1 teaspoon vanilla extract", "1 cup cold water", "For Maggie's sugar topping:", "4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at warm room temperature", "1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed", "2 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk", "Optional: ""As much as you want or have"" of walnuts, almonds, or coconut. Or all three."]

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