Pioneer Woman Crack Cake Recipe

This Pioneer Woman Crack Cake Recipe is a moist and rich recipe, which is made with yellow cake mix and white wine. It’s a straightforward recipe, ready in about 1 hour.

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Pioneer Woman Crack Cake Recipe Ingredients

For The Cake:

• 1 Box Yellow Cake Mix
• 1 (3.4 Oz) Vanilla Pudding Instant Mix
• 4 Eggs
• 2 Tsp Cinnamon
• 1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
• 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
• 3/4 Cup Water
• 3/4 Cup Vegetable Oil
• 1/2 Cup White Wine

For The Butter Glaze:

• 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter
• 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
• 1/4 Cup White Wine

How To Make Pioneer Woman Crack Cake

1. Prep the oven and pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Thoroughly grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
2. Make the cake batter: In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, eggs, cinnamon, granulated sugar, brown sugar, water, vegetable oil, and white wine. Beat with an electric mixer until everything is well combined and the batter is smooth.
3. Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan. Bake for 45 minutes, or until a butter knife or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
4. Prepare the butter glaze: As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, make the glaze. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the granulated sugar and white wine, and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring, until the sugar is completely dissolved.
5. Glaze the cake: While the cake is still warm and in the pan, use a fork or skewer to poke holes all over it. Slowly and evenly pour the hot butter glaze over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
6. Serve the cake: Let the cake sit in the pan for a few minutes to absorb the glaze. Loosen the edges with a knife and carefully invert it onto a large serving plate. Serve warm.

Recipe Tips

• How do I get the most moist cake? The secret is the glaze. Poking holes all over the warm cake and pouring the hot glaze over it while it’s still in the pan allows the cake to act like a sponge, soaking up all the buttery, sweet flavor.
• How do I keep my bundt cake from sticking? Be very thorough when preparing your pan. Use nonstick spray or softened butter to grease every single nook and cranny, then dust it with flour, tapping out any excess. This creates a nonstick barrier that is crucial for a clean release.
• Why shouldn’t I overmix the batter? When using a cake mix, it’s important to mix only until the ingredients are combined. Overmixing can develop the gluten in the flour, which can lead to a tougher, denser cake instead of a light and tender one.
• How do I know when the cake is done? A butter knife or a long wooden skewer is the best tool for testing a bundt cake. Insert it into the deepest part of the cake; if it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, it’s ready.

What To Serve With Crack Cake

This rich, sweet, and incredibly moist cake is a decadent dessert on its own. It’s perfect served with:

• A scoop of vanilla bean ice cream
• A dollop of fresh whipped cream
• A hot cup of coffee to balance the sweetness

How To Store Crack Cake

Room Temperature: Store the cooled cake in an airtight container or under a cake dome at room temperature. It will stay moist and delicious for up to 4 days. Freeze: You can also freeze this cake. Let it cool completely, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then foil. It can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.

Crack Cake Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 538 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 75g
• Protein: 5g
• Fat: 23g
• Saturated Fat: 9g
• Sodium: 450mg

Nutrition information is estimated per serving and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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