Best 7 Grannys Chocolate Oil Cake Recipes

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Granny's chocolate oil cake is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed by families for generations. With its moist, chocolatey crumb and rich, fudgy frosting, it's no wonder why this cake is such a favorite. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe is sure to become a go-to in your kitchen. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you'll be able to whip up this delicious treat in no time. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get started on creating a truly unforgettable dessert experience.

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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 MESSY CHOCOLATE CAKE



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My Granny made this cake for every family function and I've never had another one like it. The frosting is very fudge like and it tastes wonderful!

Provided by Stephanie

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups sugar
2/3 cup cocoa
1 cup canned milk
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Cream shortening and sugar.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating after each.
  • Sift flour with baking powder and salt.
  • Add alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Pour into three 9 inch layer pans and bake in 350 degree oven until just barely done.
  • Remove from pans.
  • Slice each layer in half while still warm and pour chocolate icing between layers and on top.
  • The icing will run down into the cake.
  • CHOCOLATE ICING
  • Mix sugar, cocoa, milk, water, and butter in large sauce pan, cook and stir until it forms a soft ball in cold water.
  • Remove from heat and add vanilla.
  • Beat about one minute, pour over cake while hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 9015.3, Fat 313.7, SaturatedFat 90.7, Cholesterol 972, Sodium 2900.6, Carbohydrate 1501, Fiber 29.2, Sugar 1176, Protein 107.9

GRANNY'S MOIST CHOCOLATE CAKE



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the chocolate cake and frosting :) yummy

Provided by Kye Beck @CHEFZDAUGHTER

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 19

- ..cake..
2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1 teaspoon(s) baking powder
2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
3/4 cup(s) unsweetened cocoa
2 cup(s) sugar
1 cup(s) oil
1 cup(s) hot coffee
1 cup(s) milk
2 - eggs
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
- ..frosting..
1 cup(s) powdered sugar
1 cup(s) milk
5 tablespoon(s) flour
1/2 cup(s) butter, softened
1/2 cup(s) shortening
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract

Steps:

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

GRANDMA'S CHOCOLATE CAKE



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My grandma made this delicious cake for me throughout the years on my birthday. It's wonderful for chocolate lovers!-Dorothy Eagen, Allentown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup hot water
CHOCOLATE FUDGE FROSTING:
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and hot water, beating well after each addition. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, melt chocolate and butter in a saucepan. Add the sugar, water and cream of tartar. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat. Cool completely, without stirring, about 1 hour. Add vanilla; beat until thickened. Add cream; beat until smooth. Frost cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 210mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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

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:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, preheat your oven to the desired temperature and measure and prepare all of your ingredients. This will help you stay organized and ensure that your cake turns out perfectly.
  • Use Room Temperature Ingredients: When baking, it's important to use room temperature ingredients whenever possible. This will help your ingredients mix together more easily and evenly, resulting in a smoother and more consistent batter.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined, then stop.
  • Bake the Cake in a Properly Greased and Floured Pan: This will help prevent the cake from sticking to the pan and will also help it rise evenly.
  • Test the Cake for Doneness: Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done. If it comes out with batter or crumbs attached, the cake needs to bake for a few more minutes.
  • Let the Cake Cool Completely Before Frosting: This will help prevent the frosting from melting and will also make it easier to spread.
  • Conclusion:

    Chocolate oil cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its rich chocolate flavor and moist texture, it's the perfect cake for any occasion. Whether you're making it for a special event or just as a treat for yourself, chocolate oil cake is sure to please.

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