Description
This Crack Cake is an irresistibly moist and buttery dessert that lives up to its name. Made with a simple boxed cake mix, pudding, and a splash of wine, it bakes into a rich, golden cake soaked in a sweet buttery glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup white wine (any sweet or semi-dry)
- ¾ cup water
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for glaze)
- ¼ cup white wine (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan generously.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cake mix, pudding mix, both sugars, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add oil, white wine, water, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Beat on medium speed for 2–3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared Bundt pan.
- Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add sugar and white wine, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- While the cake is still warm (and in the pan), poke small holes all over with a skewer or fork.
- Slowly pour the warm glaze over the cake so it seeps in.
- Let it rest for 15 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
- Allow the cake to cool fully before slicing. The flavor deepens as it sits — even better the next day!
Notes
- This cake is perfect for potlucks and parties.
- It is best enjoyed the next day as the flavor deepens.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg