THE GREAT CRACK CAKE 🍰 — Don’t Lose This Recipe!
If you’ve never heard of The Great Crack Cake, get ready—because once you make it, there’s no turning back. This legendary Bundt cake gets its unforgettable name for a reason: it’s ridiculously moist, insanely buttery, perfectly sweet, and completely addictive. One slice turns into two… then suddenly the cake is gone. 😍
This is the kind of dessert that disappears at potlucks, gets requested for every holiday, and earns you texts like “Do you still have that cake recipe?” It’s easy enough for beginners, yet tastes like something straight out of a bakery. Best of all? It starts with a cake mix—but no one will ever guess.
⭐ Why Everyone Is Obsessed With The Great Crack Cake
Ultra-moist texture that stays soft for days
Rich vanilla-butter flavor soaked with a warm glaze
Simple ingredients you probably already have
Perfect for holidays, gatherings, or “just because” baking
Foolproof and always a crowd-pleaser
🧁 Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 box yellow cake mix
1 small box instant vanilla pudding mix
4 large eggs
¾ cup water
¾ cup vegetable oil
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Glaze:
¼ cup butter
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup water
1 tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a Bundt pan very well.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, water, oil, sugar, and vanilla.
- Beat for 2–3 minutes until smooth and well combined.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared Bundt pan.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cake bakes, prepare the glaze:
In a small saucepan, combine butter, sugar, and water.
Bring to a boil, then simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Once cake is out of the oven, poke holes all over with a skewer or toothpick.
- Slowly pour warm glaze over the hot cake, letting it soak in.
- Cool completely, then invert onto a plate and serve.
💡 Pro Tips for the BEST Crack Cake
Don’t rush the glaze—pour it slowly so the cake absorbs everything
This cake tastes even better the next day
Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days
Try adding a sprinkle of powdered sugar on top for a bakery finish
🍽️ When to Serve It
Holidays & family gatherings
Church events & bake sales
Weekends, birthdays, or late-night cravings
Anytime you want a guaranteed hit
This is one of those recipes people beg you to make again. Sweet, soft, buttery, and completely irresistible—The Great Crack Cake lives up to the hype.
💬 If you love classic, no-fail desserts, say “YUM” or save this recipe—you’ll thank yourself later!