Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our collection of wacky cocoa cake recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and bring a smile to your face. From the classic and comforting chocolate cake with a moist and fluffy texture to the innovative red velvet cocoa cake with its vibrant hue and tangy cream cheese frosting, these recipes offer a range of flavors and textures to suit every palate. Get ready to embark on a baking adventure that will leave you craving for more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
WACKY CAKE VIII
This cake is make without milk or eggs and is moist, dark and delicious. A brain child of the depression era when ingenious cooks developed a cake that could be made without expensive and scarce ingredients.
Provided by Mary Knipe
Categories Desserts Cakes Chocolate Cake Recipes
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Sift flour, sugar, salt, soda, and cocoa together into an 8x8 inch ungreased cake pan. Make three depressions. Pour oil into one well, vinegar into second, and vanilla into third well. Pour water over all, and stir well with fork.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes, or until tooth pick inserted comes out clean. Frost with your favorite icing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.1 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 243.1 mg, Sugar 20.1 g
COCOA CAKE
THIS CAKE is so moist it doesn't need frosting. I simply sprinkle powdered sugar over the top. It's my favorite dessert to bring for potlucks, and there's never a piece left to take home! -Beulah Sak, Fairport, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Using a spoon, make 3 wells in the dry ingredients. Pour oil into the first, vinegar into another and vanilla into the third. Slowly pour water over all. Beat on low speed until thoroughly combined (batter will be thin). , Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 272mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
WACKY COCOA CAKE
This is a very easy recipe and I use it when I need something on a short notice or I don't have anything for a potluck. It is gone in a matter of hours when the grandkids are around.
Provided by Elaine Brauda
Categories Chocolate
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- 2. Combine flour, sugar, cocoa, soda and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- 3. Add water, oil, vinegar and vanilla. Beat 3 minutes with electric mixer at medium speed until thoroughly blended.
- 4. Pour batter into a 13x9 greased and floured baking pan. Bake 35-40 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean.
WACKY CAKE III
You might think this cake recipe is a bit wacky because it has vinegar but no eggs, but only until you're enjoying a rich chocolate cake.
Provided by Adora Marchi
Categories Desserts Cakes Sheet Cake Recipes
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Sift the flour, white sugar, baking soda, salt and 6 tablespoons of the cocoa into a 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
- Drizzle melted margarine and the vinegar over the flour mixture. Add the vanilla and cold water and stir well to remove lumps.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes. Spread with chocolate frosting.
- To Make Chocolate Frosting: Combine the confectioner's sugar, 6 tablespoons water, 3 tablespoons cocoa, and 1/2 cup of the margarine. Heat until melted and stir until smooth add vanilla and nuts if desired, and spread over cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.1 calories, Carbohydrate 85.3 g, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 595.6 mg, Sugar 62.5 g
WACKY CHOCOLATE CAKE
Make and share this Wacky Chocolate Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by steff_koczera
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 45m
Yield 9-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sift dry ingredients into an ungreased (8x8) pan. Make 3 holes in dry ingredients.
- In first hole, put 6 Tbsp oil.
- In second hole, put 1 tsp vanilla.
- In third hole, put 1 Tbsp vinegar.
- Pour 1 cup water over all and stir until smooth.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
- Frost or sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.
- Can double recipe.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.3, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 270.5, Carbohydrate 39.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 22.3, Protein 2.5
Tips:
- Use a quality unsweetened cocoa powder for the best flavor.
- Be sure to sift the cocoa powder and flour together before adding to the batter. This will help prevent lumps.
- Do not overbeat the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
This wacky chocolate cake is a delicious and fun dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, chocolatey flavor and creamy vanilla frosting, it is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you are looking for a special treat, give this wacky chocolate cake a try.
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