Best 6 Grannys Chocolate Oil Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the timeless classic of Granny's Chocolate Oil Cake, a delectable treat that has stood the test of time. This moist and rich cake boasts a symphony of flavors, featuring the perfect balance of cocoa powder, sugar, and a hint of vanilla. Its moist crumb and tender texture melt in your mouth, leaving you craving more. The cake is surprisingly easy to make, requiring just a few pantry staples and a touch of patience. With variations ranging from the classic chocolate glaze to decadent chocolate frosting, this versatile recipe can be tailored to suit your taste preferences. Explore the diverse collection of recipes within this article, each offering unique twists on the beloved Granny's Chocolate Oil Cake. From the simplicity of the original recipe to the extravagance of the chocolate ganache version, these recipes cater to every chocolate lover's desire.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GRANNY'S MOIST CHOCOLATE CAKE



Granny's Moist Chocolate Cake image

the chocolate cake and frosting :) yummy

Provided by Kye Beck

Categories     Chocolate

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 19

..cake..
2 c all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
3/4 c unsweetened cocoa
2 c sugar
1 c oil
1 c hot coffee
1 c milk
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
..frosting..
1 c powdered sugar
1 c milk
5 Tbsp flour
1/2 c butter, softened
1/2 c shortening
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. preheat oven to 325 degrees; grease and flour the pan.
  • 2. Sift together dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  • 3. Add oil, coffee and milk; mix at medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • 4. Add eggs and vanilla; mix 2 more minutes (batter will be thin)
  • 5. pour into pan and bake at 325 degrees for 25-30 minutes. cool on wire racks.
  • 6. meanwhile, for icing, combine the milk and flour in a saucepan; cook until thick. cover and refrigerate.
  • 7. in a mixing bowl beat butter, shortening, sugar and vanilla until creamy.
  • 8. add chilled milk and flour mixture and beat for 10 minutes.
  • 9. frost cooled cake and serve.

GRANNY'S CHOCOLATE CAKE



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This cake recipe was adapted from the chef Larry Forgione, who served his grandmother's cake recipe at his restaurant An American Place. The dessert proved so popular that every time he tried to take it off of the menu, he said his customers threatened to riot. It's a perfect proportion of crumb to buttercream, ideal for birthdays or other celebrations where layer cake is required.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Butter and flour for preparing pans
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
Chocolate frosting (see recipe)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter 3 9-inch round cake pans, and line the bottoms with wax or parchment paper. Lightly butter the paper. Dust pans with flour, and shake out excess.
  • Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, combine buttermilk and vanilla.
  • In a large bowl, using an electric mixer set at medium-high speed, cream the butter. Slowly add the sugar, and continue beating until well blended and light colored. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk mixture in 2 or 3 additions, beating well after each addition. Beat in the melted chocolate until well blended. Spoon batter into prepared pans, and smooth tops with a rubber spatula.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center of a cake layer comes out clean. Let cake layers cool in the pans on wire racks for 10 minutes, then invert onto other racks and peel off the paper. Invert again, and let cool completely on the racks. Frost with chocolate frosting.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 459, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 309 milligrams, Sugar 32 grams, TransFat 1 gram

CHOCOLATE OIL CAKE



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No butter, just oil in this recipe that delivers a rich, chewy, and chocolate-y cake in about an hour.

Provided by Kristi Demanette

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups white sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups water
1 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, mix sugar, flour, baking soda, salt and cocoa.
  • Add water, vegetable oil, vinegar, and vanilla. Beat by hand until smooth.
  • Pour into a 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 154.6 mg, Sugar 16.7 g

GRANNY'S CHOCOLATE CAKE



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I just love this cake. It's ideal for any time of the day with a cup of coffee or tea or even just on it's own. The delicious chocolate flavor and the yummy roasted pecans are a wining combination. It's very easy to make as well.

Provided by blog439

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 pound cake

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 tablespoons cocoa powder
250 g flour
300 g sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
2 eggs
150 g butter
250 ml water
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
50 g white chocolate
200 g powdered sugar
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 cups milk

Steps:

  • For the cake:.
  • Mix cocoa, flour, sugar, soda, baking powder and salt in a bowl. (I always recommend to sieve the dry ingredients.).
  • Melt the butter and add it to the dough with the water and the eggs.
  • Mix the batter until light and creamy.
  • Pour into a pre-greased and floured baking tray.
  • Baking: Pre-heated oven at 175º C for about 40 minutes on the second lowest shelf.
  • For the glaze:.
  • Melt white chocolate in warm milk (on the stove).
  • Add cocoa powder, sugar and butter.
  • Pour over the cake ONLY when the cake is COLD.
  • Sprinkle nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 6671.2, Fat 196.5, SaturatedFat 119.4, Cholesterol 832.5, Sodium 3508.7, Carbohydrate 1211.6, Fiber 23, Sugar 956.9, Protein 68.4

CHOCOLATE OLIVE OIL CAKE



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This tender chocolate cake has a deep cocoa flavor that's intensified by the slight bitterness of olive oil. Cinnamon adds a touch of spice here, and the Earl Grey tea, a mellow citrus perfume. Feel free to play around with the hot liquid used to dissolve the cocoa powder: Coffee, red wine, orange juice or any other flavorful tea will add their own notes to the cake, while water will let the chocolate shine on its own. Serve this as is, or with a dollop of whipped cream or some ice cream on top.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup/177 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing the pan
1/2 cup/118 milliliters Earl Grey tea, or use coffee, dry red wine, orange juice or water
1/2 cup/50 grams Dutch-processed cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup/200 grams granulated sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons/135 grams all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 9-inch round pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  • In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring tea or other liquid to a simmer, then turn off heat. Whisk in cocoa, cinnamon and salt until smooth, then set aside to cool.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine sugar, olive oil, eggs and vanilla. Beat for about 3 minutes. Reduce speed and pour in cocoa mixture, scraping down the sides of the bowl. Gradually beat in flour and baking soda until just incorporated.
  • Scrape batter into prepared pan and bake until the sides are set but it's still slightly damp in the center, 35 to 45 minutes. A cake tester should come up clean but with a few sticky chocolate crumbs clinging to it. Transfer cake pan to a wire rack and let cake cool completely in pan.

GRANNY CAKE I



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This cake recipe is easy to make, using pineapple for a fruity cake and also makes a glaze that helps deliver a cake that is very moist.

Provided by Kitty

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 eggs
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup butter
½ cup white sugar
½ cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix the eggs, undrained crushed pineapple, flour, 1 cup of the white sugar, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla together and stir until just combined. Pour batter into one ungreased 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Combine the light brown sugar and the chopped nuts. Sprinkle over the top of the cake batter. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 35 minutes or until cake tests done. Remove cake from oven and pour topping over hot cake.
  • To Make Topping: In a small saucepan combine the butter or margarine, the evaporated milk, the remaining 1/2 cup of the white sugar, and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla. Cook over medium low heat, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved. Mixture will be thin. Pour over hot cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 27.2 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 189.8 mg, Sugar 21 g

Tips:

  • Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure that all your ingredients, especially the eggs and butter, are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help them emulsify more easily, resulting in a smoother and lighter batter.
  • Use Good Quality Chocolate: Choose a high-quality, semisweet or bittersweet chocolate for the best flavor and texture in your cake.
  • Measure Accurately: Use a kitchen scale to measure your ingredients precisely. Baking is a science, and accurate measurements are essential for a successful cake.
  • Preheat Your Oven: Always preheat your oven to the desired temperature before you start baking. This will ensure that the cake cooks evenly.
  • Do Not Overmix: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Grease and Flour Your Pan: Grease and flour the cake pan before pouring in the batter. This will help prevent the cake from sticking to the pan.
  • Bake Until a Toothpick Inserted in the Center Comes Out Clean: Check the cake for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
  • Let the Cake Cool Completely Before Frosting: Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This will help prevent the frosting from melting and becoming runny.

Conclusion:

Granny's Chocolate Oil Cake is a classic recipe that is sure to please everyone. With its moist, chocolatey texture and rich, decadent flavor, this cake is perfect for any occasion. Follow these tips and tricks to ensure that your cake turns out perfect every time. Happy baking!

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