Crack Cake

Step 3: Add the Wet Ingredients

Add the eggs, vegetable oil, and water to the dry mixture. Stir gently at first, then mix until smooth. You don’t need an electric mixer—just mix until the batter is well combined and silky.

Step 4: Pour and Bake

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared Bundt pan. Tap the pan lightly on the counter to release any air bubbles.

Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 5: Prepare the Glaze

While the cake is baking, make the glaze. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and water. Stir constantly until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a gentle boil. Let it simmer for about 2–3 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

The glaze should be glossy and slightly thickened.

Step 6: Glaze the Cake While Hot

Once the cake comes out of the oven, do not remove it from the pan. Use a skewer or fork to poke holes all over the cake, reaching deep into the crumb.

Slowly pour the hot glaze over the cake, allowing it to soak in gradually. This step is the secret to Crack Cake’s legendary moisture and flavor.

Step 7: Cool and Release

Let the cake cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes. This resting time allows the glaze to fully absorb and the cake to firm up slightly.

Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate. The surface should be shiny, golden, and lightly sticky from the glaze.

Serving and Storage Tips

• Crack Cake tastes amazing warm, but it’s even better the next day once the flavors settle.
• Serve it plain, or add a light dusting of powdered sugar for presentation.
• Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.

Final Thoughts

Crack Cake is the kind of dessert that earns its reputation bite by bite. With minimal effort and maximum payoff, it’s perfect for potlucks, holidays, or anytime you want a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Moist, buttery, cinnamon-kissed, and soaked in glaze, this cake proves that sometimes the simplest recipes are the most unforgettable.

Once you make it, don’t be surprised if people start asking for “that cake” again and again.