Indulge in ultra-moist Crack Cake, a rich, buttery dessert made from a simple cake mix and topped with a sweet, gooey glaze. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, it’s perfect for parties, potlucks, or anytime you want a decadent treat.
Crack Cake is an ultra-moist, buttery dessert that’s both simple to make and irresistibly delicious. Made from a basic cake mix and topped with a sweet, gooey glaze, every bite is rich and flavorful.
Perfect for parties, potlucks, or a casual treat at home, this cake has earned its name for being completely addictive and loved by everyone who tries it.
As a mom of 8 kids, I love to make cake recipes for many occasions, and this one is always a hit. The flavor of this cake is amazing and so addicting. It is so moist and delicious. After baking until golden brown, it’s topped with a delicious white wine glaze.
I love the way Bundt Cake recipes turn out. If you love them too, make sure to check out these other recipes. Apple Bundt Cake, Banana Bundt Cake and Easy Chocolate Bundt Cake Recipe are perfect for any occasion.
What's in this post: Crack Cake
Why This Recipe Works
- Ultra-Moist Texture: The cake stays soft and tender with every bite.
- Sweet, Gooey Glaze: Adds a sticky, irresistible finish that enhances the flavor.
- Simple to Make: Uses a basic cake mix and pantry staples for a quick dessert.
- Crowd-Pleaser: Perfect for parties, potlucks, or casual gatherings.
- Addictive Flavor: Rich, buttery, and slightly sweet—truly impossible to resist.
Ingredients
Cake
- Yellow Cake Mix: Any brand works and provides a soft, tender base for the cake.
- Instant Vanilla Pudding: Adds extra moisture and richness; you can also use Homemade Vanilla Pudding Recipe.
- Brown Sugar: Gives sweetness and a slight caramel flavor; Homemade Brown Sugar Recipe works well too.
- Eggs: Large eggs help bind the ingredients and add structure to the cake.
- White Wine: Adds flavor and moisture; any type of white wine can be used.
Glaze
- Butter. Always use real butter. I like to use unsalted butter.
Scroll to the bottom of the post to see the recipe card for the full list of ingredients and recipe.
Variations
- Change Cake Flavor – This is an easy way to adapt the recipe for a new flavor with minimum effort. Some delicious cake mix ideas include: Chocolate, strawberry and lemon.
- White Wine – You can also change the wine in this white wine cake. You can mix it with chardonnay, Pinot Grigio or any kind you prefer.
- Sugar. You can use half white sugar and half brown sugar if you prefer.
- Topping. You can also use Cream Cheese Glaze or Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe.
Step By Step Instructions
- Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a bundt pan. Then set aside the prepared bundt pan for later.
Step 2 – Combine the cake ingredients in a large bowl with a stand mixer or hand mixer until combined and smooth.
Step 3 – Pour the cake batter into the prepared Bundt cake pan Then bake for 45 to 50 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Step 4 – Use a small saucepan and heat these ingredients. Whisk over medium heat until combined. Then stir in the white wine.
Step 5 – Use a skewer, fork or a toothpick to poke holes all over the top of the cake. Generously pour the wine syrup glaze all over the top of the cake. Allow it to soak into the cake. Cool the cake then remove from pan and place on serving plate.
Expert Tips
- Pour the glaze while the cake is hot. It is important to add the butter glaze frosting over the cake while the cake is still hot. This will ensure it really soaks in the cake.
- Don’t overbake the cake. Oven times can vary so keep an eye on the cake. You do not want to overbake it.
- Serve with fresh fruit and whipped cream. Not only will the cake look gorgeous but it will taste even more amazing.
- Room temperature ingredients. It is best to use room-temperature ingredients for this cake recipe.
- The alcohol in the wine is cooked out while the cake bakes. So, you can serve this cake to anyone.
- Generously grease the pan. Bundt cakes can sometimes be difficult to remove from the pan. Make sure to grease the pan well and get in all the nooks and crannies. This will help immensely.
- Make sure to use a moist yellow cake mix. Any brand is fine but we prefer a moist yellow cake mix.
- Instant pudding is a must. Make sure to grab the correct box of pudding at the grocery store. You will not have the same results unless you use instant pudding mix.
- Dust with powdered sugar. It is totally optional but the cake is so pretty with a dusting of powdered sugar on top.
Storage
Room Temperature: Store the cake in an airtight container for up to 2 days. The glaze will stay soft and slightly gooey.
Refrigerator: Keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature before serving for the best flavor and texture.
Freezing: Crack Cake can be wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw completely at room temperature before serving and drizzle with fresh glaze if desired.
There is a lot of moisture in this cake so be mindful of that. You might want to just go ahead and place in the fridge. See How Long Does Cake Last in the Fridge.
Can You Make This Without Wine?
If you prefer to substitute the wine, you can certainly do so. Some good alternatives include non-alcoholic wine and apple cider. You might also try using white grape juice as well.
However, the wine is completely evaporated while cooking so you can serve this to anyone.
More Easy Cake Recipes
- Chocolate Bundt Cake Recipe
- Better Than Sex Cake Recipe
- Sock It To Me Cake
- Pineapple Upside Down Cake with Cake Mix
- Heaven on Earth Cake
- Tornado Cake
Treat yourself and your loved ones to this irresistibly gooey Crack Cake! Bake it today and enjoy every buttery, sweet bite, and don’t forget to leave a star rating and comment to share how it turned out.
Crack Cake
Ingredients
- FOR THE CAKE:
- 1 Box Yellow Cake Mix 15.25 oz cake mix
- 1 Box Instant Vanilla Pudding 3.4 oz
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 tsp Cinnamon
- 4 Large Eggs
- 3/4 cup Water
- 3/4 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1/2 cup White Wine any kind will work
- FOR THE GLAZE:
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 1/4 cup White wine
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease and flour a 10” bundt pan.
- Mix together the cake ingredients in a large bowl with a stand up or hand held mixer until combined and smooth.
- Pour the batter into the bundt pan and bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Combine the butter and sugar in a small saucepan. Heat and whisk over medium heat until combined. Then stir in the white wine.
- Use a skewer or a toothpick to poke holes all over the top of the cake while it’s still in the pan.
- Pour the glaze ingredients on top of the cake and allow it to soak into the cake. Let the cake sit for 1 hour to cool and let the glaze soak into the cake.
- Then gently run a butter knife around the outside of the pan to loosen the cake from the pan. Then place a cake plate on top and turn over to gently remove the cake from the pan.
- Then the cake is ready to slice, serve and enjoy!
My cake mix is 13.25 oz instead of 15.25 oz due to shrinkflation. Is this going to affect the recipe and the outcome of the cake?
Bill – Some brands are still available in the larger size so try to use those if you can. If not, I think it will still work but I haven’t tested it yet. The batter amount will be smaller so the cooking time would be less. I would start checking it around 40 minutes to see if the cake is done from there. Let me know how it turns out!