I'm on the crazy train!
By snowy
@snowy22315 (183622)
United States
January 5, 2025 9:52am CST
Some of your mylotters are saying "We already knew that." 
. However, let me explain. Yesterday, I made a crazy crust pizza, which is easy to make, delicious and cheap as Hell. I don't know why I haven't made them more often. I was so impressed by it, I looked into a crazy chocolate cake. I remember my mom making one years ago. Although I believe she called it wacky chocolate cake. It calls for no eggs. It was a staple during the depression. There are also other "crazy" recipes. I am all in favor of foods that taste delicious you can make for pennies.
. However, let me explain. Yesterday, I made a crazy crust pizza, which is easy to make, delicious and cheap as Hell. I don't know why I haven't made them more often. I was so impressed by it, I looked into a crazy chocolate cake. I remember my mom making one years ago. Although I believe she called it wacky chocolate cake. It calls for no eggs. It was a staple during the depression. There are also other "crazy" recipes. I am all in favor of foods that taste delicious you can make for pennies.https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/7475/crazy-cake/
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@shaggin (73061)
• United States
5 Jan
@snowy22315 awesome let me know how it turns out when you do make it. I’ll look through that link for the pizza one.
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@snowy22315 (183622)
• United States
6 Jan
@shaggin FYI, I did make the cake today and its delicious.a fun and funny cake to make. I think we will probably need to make more of that kind of thing, if the bird flu really takes off. Eggs will probably be astronomical.
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@snowy22315 (183622)
• United States
5 Jan
You can get it from the link. I haven't"t made the chocolate cake, but I might do it as I will will probably be housebound for awhile.
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@snowy22315 (183622)
• United States
6 Jan
@akalinus I am not much of an egg eater, but I try to incorporate them into my diet at least once per week, as I am trying to get more protein. I don't really dislike them, it is just easier to eat other things that don't require much in the way of prep. However, I do really like those poached egg cups for the microwave. They make eating eggs a snap..if you so desire.
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@snowy22315 (183622)
• United States
6 Jan
They are readily available online.Oh raise a point though. If eggs get to be 5 or 6 dollars a cartin, surely people will be using less of them.
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@akalinus (43748)
• United States
6 Jan
@snowy22315 I guess it is possible to live without eggs. I do like eggs and toast sometimes.
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I used them often too!@snowy22315 (183622)
• United States
6 Jan
@kareng I saw that they have come out with a cookbook with all their recipes. I need a cookbook like a hole in the head, I don't use the ones I have,,,usually cuz I am looking up a recipe on Allrecipes lol, but it sounds interesting.
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@snowy22315 (183622)
• United States
5 Jan
You:re welcome. All recipes is my favorite recipe sure. All their stuff is good, and relatively easy to make
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@much2say (56667)
• Los Angeles, California
5 Jan
Ohhhh, we made that "wacky" chocolate cake during the pandemic when we had to be home (I think there were a bunch of FB posts on old depression era frugal recipes at the time). I'll have to look up the pizza crust. I'm curious what other "crazy" recipes there are!
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@snowy22315 (183622)
• United States
5 Jan
There are a few I think. Crazy carrot cake for sure
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@snowy22315 (183622)
• United States
7 Jan
@much2say I haven't tried, it but maybe next time I am in cake mode. Friend has a birthday in March maybe I will make one then. I did make the crazy chocolate one tonight and I think it is quite good. It tastes nice and chocolatey.
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@much2say (56667)
• Los Angeles, California
7 Jan
@snowy22315 Ohhhh, I'd like that try that one. Have you tried it - and is it just as rich?
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@snowy22315 (183622)
• United States
5 Jan
As I recall, it is not as tall as a regular chocolate cake, but tastes delicious
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@snowy22315 (183622)
• United States
6 Jan
@rakski I made it today..it has vinegar and baking soda in it, which cause it to rise. I think Heather was referring to the pizza.
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@rakski (128446)
• Philippines
5 Jan
@snowy22315 I can try it next time maybe but I'm not sure if it will level up with the Chocolate cake I usually bake
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@Marilynda1225 (83418)
• United States
6 Jan
My recipe for a "crazy" cake is an old Weight Watchers one. Just a dry cake mix and one can of diet soda. Mix and bake. Comes out pretty good and I've done it in my bundt pan and in muffin tins.
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@snowy22315 (183622)
• United States
6 Jan
I've made that too. I use a sugar free cake mix so the calories are minimal. I have even made doughnuts like that.
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@snowy22315 (183622)
• United States
6 Jan
@Marilynda1225 You certainly could or the Swerve powdered sugar blend is good too.
@Marilynda1225 (83418)
• United States
6 Jan
@snowy22315 it's a really good alternative when you're counting calories, etc. I like adding a dollop of cool whip to mine
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@Manasha (2845)
• Pondicherry, India
6 Jan
Crazy crust pizza and wacky chocolate cake? That sounds like a fun and tasty trip down memory lane! It’s amazing how resourceful people were during tough times, creating recipes that are not only budget-friendly but also delicious.
I’ve heard about wacky cake before—it’s fascinating how it doesn’t need eggs but still turns out so moist and rich. I might just have to try making one of these crazy recipes myself. Thanks for the inspiration! ?? Enjoy experimenting, and keep sharing those awesome kitchen adventures!
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@snowy22315 (183622)
• United States
6 Jan
Thanks,I haven't made any of them, but I like to watch a YouTube channel called Tasting Hustory. Recipes from days or centuries gone by.
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@snowy22315 (183622)
• United States
5 Jan
It works though, and makes a delicious fresh tasting pizza
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@jobelbojel (36404)
• Philippines
5 Jan
@snowy22315 That's great! I like trying new recipes.
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@snowy22315 (183622)
• United States
5 Jan
I will use it often. I don't mind leftovers. Which recipe do you make often, the pizza or the cake?
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@aninditasen (16541)
• Raurkela, India
6 Jan
I too love food that has a good taste. I try to make them at home.
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@snowy22315 (183622)
• United States
6 Jan
Yes, I like interesting recipes especially if they don't take a ton of ingredients.
@LindaOHio (183946)
• United States
8 Jan
I'm sure we'd all like to see the crazy crust pizza recipe. Thanks for the cake recipe. Have a good day.
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@snowy22315 (183622)
• United States
8 Jan
I thought I had posted..here's one However, you can put your own toppings on. I used just what I had here.
https://www.plainchicken.com/crazy-crust-pizza/.
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@freelancermariagrace (28870)
• Philippines
6 Jan
Sounds good! I will check it out
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@cabuyogty (3110)
• Philippines
5 Jan
What a beautiful travel adventure you have! I see it now and that is amazing for me right now. Have a nice day! 
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@snowy22315 (183622)
• United States
5 Jan
I love finding new recipes, or ones I had almost forgotten about.
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@cabuyogty (3110)
• Philippines
5 Jan
@snowy22315 I like to travel and buy something important like groceries for me to enjoy sightseeing and going around everywhere.
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@GardenGerty (161544)
• United States
5 Jan
So I searched the link and found the pizza. I notice it does not have any leavening in the crust. I would think it would be flat.
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@snowy22315 (183622)
• United States
5 Jan
It's not very flat If you are concerned about flatness you could always use self rising flour
@snowy22315 (183622)
• United States
5 Jan
You're welcome. I noticed there were a host of crazy recipes.
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@RasmaSandra (81617)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
5 Jan
Sounds interesting I have never heard anything like this before, Thanks for the link,
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@snowy22315 (183622)
• United States
6 Jan
Yes, most farm families were better off during the deoressiin.
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