Best 6 Old Fashioned Cocoa Recipes
When the weather outside is frightful, there's nothing quite like curling up with a warm mug of cocoa. This classic beverage has been enjoyed for centuries, and there are countless ways to make it. Whether you prefer your cocoa rich and decadent or light and frothy, there's a recipe out there for you. In this article, we'll share some of our favorite old-fashioned cocoa recipes, so you can enjoy this timeless treat in the comfort of your own home.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
OLD-FASHIONED CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH COCOA FROSTING
A joint effort by Leigh McLean and Sweet Dreams Bakery in Memphis. An Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake recipe
Categories Cake Chocolate Dessert Bake Kid-Friendly Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Serves 8 to 10
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour three 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides. Sift first 5 ingredients into medium bowl. Mix water, oil and vanilla in large bowl. Whisk in dry ingredients. Divide batter among pans. Sprinkle 1/2 cup chocolate chips over batter in each pan.
- Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on racks 15 minutes. Cut around pan sides to loosen cakes. Turn cakes out; cool completely.
- Make frosting:
- Beat butter in large bowl until fluffy. Gradually beat in 3 cups sugar. Beat in 6 tablespoons milk and vanilla. Add cocoa and remaining 2 cups sugar; beat until blended, thinning with more milk if necessary.
- Place 1 cake layer, chocolate-chips side up, on platter. Spread 2/3 cup frosting over. Top with second cake layer, chocolate-chips side up. Spread 2/3 cup frosting over. Top with remaining cake layer, chocolate-chips side down. Spread frosting over sides and top of cake. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with cake dome; let stand at room temperature.)
OLD-FASHIONED COCOA PUDDING
"My husband's favorite pudding is this one that my mother used to make," recalls Sue Knapp from her home in Camden, Michigan. "But it gets so many compliments at our family gatherings that I also use it as a pie filling on special occasions!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa, flour and salt. Gradually whisk in water and egg yolks. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla until blended. Pour into individual dishes. Refrigerate until set. Garnish with whipped topping and chocolate curls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 12g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
HERSHEY'S OLD FASHIONED RICH COCOA FUDGE
This is a crumbly, sugary old fashion fudge....from the back of the Hershey's Cocoa can. Cook time is cooling time. If you are having trouble with it "setting up", you probably didn't cook it long enough. I have learned (the hard way!) to not trust my candy thermometer and to use to soft ball stage water test to make sure it is the right temperature. Even under cooking it by 2-3° will result in a soft, sticky mess. It still taste good though. :) Some good suggestions from reviewers: (I highly recommend reading through all the reviews before making this fudge!) - don't try to bring up temp too quickly - a large shallow saucepan works better than a deeper one
Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns
Categories Candy
Time 3h10m
Yield 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Line 8 or 9 inch square pan with foil; butter foil.
- In large heavy saucepan stir together first three ingredients; stir in milk, with a wooden spoon*.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a full rolling boil.
- Boil without stirring, to 234 degrees F on a candy thermometer (or until syrup, when dropped in very cold water forms a soft ball which flattens when removed from water). Bulb of candy thermometer should not rest on bottom of pan. (This can take 20-30 minutes).
- Remove from heat. Add butter & vanilla.
- DO NOT STIR! Cool at room temperature to 110 degrees F (lukewarm). (This can take 2 to 2-1/2 hours).
- Beat with wooden spoon until fudge thickens & loses some of its gloss. (This can take 15-20 minutes. It really works best if you have someone to 'tag-team' with.) It starts to look more like frosting than a thick syrup when it is ready.
- Quickly spread into prepared pan; cool.
- Cut into squares.
- Store wrapped loosely in foil in the refrigerator.
- *it is very important not to use a wire whisk or the fudge will not set up. Also just stir gently, even though the cocoa will stay floating on top, it will mix in as the mixture heats up.
OLD-FASHIONED COCOA FUDGE
This is the only chocolate fudge that really tastes like fudge to me. The recipe was printed for years on the can of Hershey's Cocoa powder. I'm so glad my mother had the foresight to write it down because it's no longer on the can. I wanted to pass it along. This fudge has a different texture than most of today's fudge. it's...
Provided by Janice Bartholome
Categories Candies
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Combine cocoa, sugar, and salt in a 3 quart saucepan.
- 2. Gradually add milk and bring to a bubbly boil on high heat, stirring constantly.
- 3. Reduce to medium heat and simmer, without stirring, until mixture reaches 234 degrees or a soft-ball stage.
- 4. Remove from heat, and add butter and vanilla, but do not stir. Set pan in cold water to cool to 110 degrees. This might take 45 minutes or more. Beat until it thickens and the gloss is about gone.
- 5. Add 1 cup of chopped nuts, if desired. Pour into buttered pan. (I use an 8x8 glass cake dish).
- 6. Allow to harden in refrigerator before cutting into squares.
OLD-FASHIONED COCOA BROWNIES
Gooey, delicious brownies, made the low fat way! These are taken from The 99% Fat Free Cookbook, by Barry Bluestein and Kevin Morrissey. Posted here mostly so I can calculate Weight Watcher points :)
Provided by Torricus
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 45m
Yield 20 brownies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Sift the cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together into a large bowl. Add the coffee and corn syrup. Blend with a wire whisk until the mixture is smooth and glossy. Add the applesauce, sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk until completely blended. Add the flour. Fold in the yogurt with a wooden spoon just until it is incorporated.
- Fold the batter into an 8-by-8 inch nonstick baking pan. Bake for about 30 minutes, until the mixture is just beginning to separate from the edges of the pan and is firm to the touch in the centre.
- Remove from the oven, place on a rack, and cool completely in the pan, about 2 hours.
OLD FASHIONED COCOA
Make and share this Old Fashioned Cocoa recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Shirl J 831
Categories Beverages
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small pan, combine cocoa and sugar, whisk in half and half till smooth.
- Over low heat, whisk in milk and vanilla, bring to a simmer.
- Pour into hot mugs and top with cream and chocolate.
- To add variety add cinnamon and nutmeg before adding milk, or use peppermint extract in place of vanilla.
Tips:
- Use high-quality cocoa powder. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cocoa.
- Don't boil the milk. Boiling milk will change the flavor and texture of your cocoa.
- Add sugar and other flavorings to taste. You can add sugar, honey, vanilla extract, or other flavorings to your cocoa to taste.
- Top your cocoa with whipped cream or marshmallows. This will make your cocoa even more delicious and indulgent.
- Serve your cocoa hot. Cocoa is best served hot, but you can also enjoy it cold or iced.
Conclusion:
Old-fashioned cocoa is a delicious and comforting drink that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to warm up on a cold day or to relax before bed. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious cup of old-fashioned cocoa that you will love. So next time you are looking for a warm and comforting drink, give old-fashioned cocoa a try. You won't be disappointed.
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