Crack Cake is a delectable dessert that lives up to its name with its irresistible combination of flavors and textures. Made with simple ingredients like cake mix, pudding mix, and a touch of wine, this cake is easy to prepare yet impressively delicious.The cake itself is moist and tender, thanks to the addition of sour cream and vegetable oil. The vanilla pudding mix adds a creamy richness, while the cinnamon and sugars provide warmth and depth of flavor. The sweet white wine adds a subtle fruity note that enhances the overall taste of the cake.Topped with a buttery wine glaze, this cake becomes even more indulgent and decadent. The glaze seeps into the cake, infusing it with sweetness and moisture, resulting in a dessert that’s truly addictive.
Ingredients:
- 1 yellow cake mix
- 3.4 oz. vanilla pudding mix
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 5 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup sweet white wine (such as Riesling)
Glaze Ingredients:
- ½ cup salted butter
- ¼ cup sweet white wine
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a bundt pan with nonstick baking spray and set it aside.
- Mix Cake Batter: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, sour cream, and sweet white wine. Beat the mixture until fully combined and smooth.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean and the edges of the cake have pulled away from the pan.
- Make the Glaze: In a small saucepan, heat the butter, sweet white wine, and granulated sugar for the glaze. Stir until the sugar is dissolved, then remove from heat.
- Glaze the Cake: While the cake is still in the pan, use a bamboo skewer or toothpick to poke holes all over the bottom of the cake. Pour the glaze over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes. This process may take 15-20 minutes.
- Serve: Once the glaze has been absorbed into the cake, loosen the sides of the pan with a spatula and carefully turn the cake out onto a cake plate. Slice and serve the cake, enjoying every delicious bite.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, you can use a combination of vanilla and butter extract in place of the vanilla pudding mix.
- Make sure to allow the cake to cool slightly before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting too quickly.
- Serve the cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra-special treat.
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