Crack Cake

I know you are wondering “What is crack cake?” I wondered that too until I read the recipe! This recipe has all the usual suspects but has a little extra butter, sugar and the secret ingredient is WINE, yes wine! Sounds a little crazy I know and I was a bit skeptical at first but after one bite I know why it has the name it has! The first time I made this cake I shared it with my parents.  I only gave them a couple pieces as I know my dad is not really a cake guy. He is more of a pie guy but later that night I had a call saying that was the best cake my dad ever had! Well then…I knew I would be making this cake often after hearing that.  Lucky for them they celebrated their anniversary a week later and guess who had an entire cake to celebrate! I’m pretty sure they enjoyed it! I have made this cake a number of times since the first time and although I always mention I don’t like to bake, this is an easy cake I can whip up in no time so go ahead and surprise friends with some cake!

INGREDIENTS
For the cake:
1 box yellow cake mix, your favorite brand
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 box vanilla instant pudding mix
2 teaspoons cinnamon
4 eggs
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup oil
1/2 cup white wine – any wine you like to drink

For the glaze-
1 stick of butter
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup white wine

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Mix all of the cake ingredients together by hand or a hand-held mixer until well combined. Grease a bundt pan with non-stick baking spray and pour the batter into the well greased pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes.  You can check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cake and when it comes out clean, the cake is done. When done remove from the oven and set aside.
In a small saucepan, melt the stick of butter, add the sugar and wine. Mix the glaze over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and everything is combined.
Using a toothpick poke holes throughout the top of the cake while still in the pan. Pour the glaze mixture over the cake letting the glaze seep into the cake. Continue to let the cake cool for about 20 minutes. Long enough for the cake to absorb all of the glaze.  Flip the cake out of the pan onto a cake plate and serve.

Enjoy!

This recipe comes from www.thesarcasticblonde.com