Best 6 Ugly Chocolate Cake Recipes

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Are you searching for an exceptional dessert that combines indulgence with a touch of imperfection? Look no further than the "Ugly Chocolate Cake." This captivating culinary creation celebrates the beauty of embracing flaws, transforming what might initially appear unappealing into an irresistible treat. With its fudgy, rich interior and moist, delectable texture, the Ugly Chocolate Cake is a true delight that will tantalize your taste buds and challenge your perception of aesthetics in the culinary world. Get ready to embark on a gustatory journey that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

UGLY DUCKLING CAKE I



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Yellow cake mix, canned fruit cocktail, coconut, and nuts blend in this recipe that may look a bit 'ugly,' but tastes great.

Provided by Glenda

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Coconut Cake

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (16 ounce) can fruit cocktail
1 ½ cups flaked coconut
2 eggs
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup butter
½ cup white sugar
½ cup evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Combine cake mix, undrained fruit, 1 cup coconut and eggs.
  • Blend; beat at medium speed for 2 minutes and pour into a greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Sprinkle with brown sugar and nuts. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 45 minutes. Bring butter, sugar and milk to a boil. Boil 1 minute. Stir in 1/2 cup coconut. Spoon over warm cake. Top with prepared whipped topping, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Cholesterol 36.8 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 261.1 mg, Sugar 27 g

UGLY SWEATER CAKE



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Ugly Christmas sweaters are best appreciated at parties, so why not try this one on for size? We think it's the perfect fit for your dessert table. Not only will it feed a crowd, it's also a whole lot of fun. From its loud design-follow the directions below to recreate this one or let your imagination be your guide!-to the surprise swirl pattern on the inside, this sweater will take the cake in any contest!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and whole eggs called for on cake mix box
2 teaspoons Betty Crocker™ green gel food color
1 teaspoon Betty Crocker™ red gel food color
2 1/2 cups Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from two 16-oz containers)
4 soft peppermint candies, unwrapped
Betty Crocker™ black cookie icing
14 green, 5 yellow, 2 blue, 2 red, 2 orange, 2 brown M&M's® candy-coated milk chocolate candies
2 miniature candy canes, unwrapped
6 red spice-flavored gumdrops, cut in half
4 Betty Crocker™ Candy Shoppe eyeballs
1 red cinnamon candy
1 Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, unwrapped
1 Hershey's Kisses Brand milk chocolate, unwrapped
1 mini pretzel twist, broken in half

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. In small bowl, place 1 1/4 cups of the batter; stir in 1/2 teaspoon of the green food color. In another small bowl, place 1 1/4 cups of the batter; stir in 1/2 teaspoon of the red food color. Pour remaining cake batter in bottom of pan. Drop tablespoonfuls of each colored batter in random pattern over top; pull table knife through batter to make swirls.
  • Bake 28 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around side of pan to loosen cake. Place cooling rack upside down over cake. Turn upside down carefully so cake is on rack, and remove pan. Turn upside down onto another rack, and flip cake right side up. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In medium bowl, place 1 1/2 cups of the frosting; tint with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons green food color. In small bowl, place 1/3 cup of the frosting; tint with remaining 1/2 teaspoon red food color. Spoon into small resealable freezer plastic bag; partially seal bag. Cut off small corner of bag; set aside. Spoon 2/3 cup untinted frosting into another small resealable freezer plastic bag; partially seal bag. Cut off small corner of bag; set aside.
  • Place cake, top side up, on serving platter. Spread green frosting on top and sides of cake. Using untinted frosting, pipe an upside-down triangle for the V-neck of the sweater in center of cake. Pipe 2 thick lines of untinted frosting lengthwise in center of cake. Pipe 2 red lines horizontally on either side of center line.
  • Using photo as a guide, decorate as directed below: Buttons: Place 4 peppermint candies on center line for buttons. String of Lights: Pipe a line using cookie icing, place 2 of each color (blue, red, orange and yellow) chocolate candies on line. Candy Canes: Place 2 miniature candy canes crossed in center into frosting. Gumdrop Flowers: For each flower, place 6 halved pieces in a circle with 1 yellow chocolate candy placed in center. Santa Claus: Pipe a circle of untinted frosting for face, beard and brim of hat. Using red frosting, pipe a triangle for hat, and top with a small dab of untinted frosting for pom pom. Place 2 candy eyes in center of circle. Add a red cinnamon candy for a nose. Christmas Tree: Place 14 green chocolate candies to make a triangle, place 1 yellow chocolate candy on top of triangle for star, place 2 brown chocolate candies for trunk. Reindeer: Place Peanut Butter Cup top side down into frosting. Squeeze small amount of untinted frosting to attach 2 candy eyes and milk chocolate for nose, place halved pretzel for antlers.
  • Cut cake in 4 rows by 3 rows. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 76 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 410 mg, Sugar 52 g, TransFat 0 g

CRAZY CHOCOLATE CAKE



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My sisters and I always requested this cake for our birthdays. Now, my daughters ask for it for their birthdays!

Provided by Judy and Amanda

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
⅝ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups cold water
2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
⅔ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients right in a 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes. Remove from oven and cool. Frost with your favorite frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.4 calories, Carbohydrate 39.8 g, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 22.3 g

UGLY CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Make and share this Ugly Chocolate Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by cuisinebymae

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (515 g) box chocolate cake mix (I use Duncan Hines)
3 eggs
1 1/3 cups water
1/2 cup cooking oil
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup brown sugar
2 cups hot water
1/2 cup cocoa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Lightly grease a 9"X13" baking pan.
  • Stir together the cake mix, eggs, water, and oil until combined.
  • Set aside.
  • Combine marshmallows and brown sugar.
  • In another bowl, combine cocoa and 2 cups hot water.
  • Now combine marshmallow and cocoa mixtures and pour into the greased 9"X13" pan.
  • Spoon prepared cake mix evenly over all.
  • DO NOT MIX TOGETHER.
  • Bake at 350F for 45 minutes.
  • Cool completely in pan.
  • Flip onto a platter.
  • Your cake will have a wonderfully rich layer of chocolate sauce on top.

UGLY SWEATER CAKE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 baked quarter sheet Chocolate Sheet Cake, recipe follows, or 1 box cake mix, baked in a sheet pan
Three 16-ounce containers vanilla frosting
1 1/2 teaspoons green gel food coloring
Candy cake decorations of your choice, for decorating
Mixed holiday candies, for decorating
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter
4 heaping tablespoons cocoa powder

Steps:

  • Remove the cake from the pan and place bottom-side up on a platter.
  • Put 1 container of plain frosting in a piping bag with an X-shaped nozzle or in a resealable bag with the bottom corner snipped. Add green coloring to each of the other 2 containers of frosting and mix until they are a consistent green.
  • Using an offset spatula, spread the green frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake. Pipe the plain frosting in a Y shape to make it look like a sweater V-neck and front fastening. Decorate with cake decorations and holiday candies--use any design you like and make it your own.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Stir together and set aside.
  • In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, baking soda, vanilla and eggs. Mix with a fork and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and add the cocoa. Whisk together to combine. Meanwhile, bring 1 cup water to a boil. When the butter is melted, pour the boiling water in the pan. Allow to bubble for a moment, then turn off the heat.
  • Pour the chocolate mixture into the flour mixture. Stir together for a moment to cool the chocolate, then pour in the egg mixture. Stir together until smooth, then pour into a rimmed half sheet pan and bake until an inserted toothpick comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Let cool, then cut the finished cake in half so it is the size of a quarter sheet pan.

UGLY CAKE



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Make and share this Ugly Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by paula giles

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 9x13 cake, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box cake mix (any kind)
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 egg
1 box powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 eggs
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

Steps:

  • FIRST PART: Mix 1st part well and press into greased and floured 9x13 pan.
  • SECOND PART: Cream cheese and add eggs, 1 stick butter and powdered sugar.
  • Pour on top of first part and bake 300 for about 1 hour.

Tips

  • Choose the right pan: Use a 9x13 inch baking pan for a thin, dense cake or a 10-inch round pan for a taller, fluffier cake.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix only until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Use good quality chocolate: The better the chocolate, the better the cake. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
  • Don't overbake the cake: Overbaking can make the cake dry. Check the cake for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is done.
  • Let the cake cool completely: Before frosting the cake, let it cool completely. This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion

With its rich, decadent flavor and moist, tender crumb, this ugly chocolate cake is sure to be a hit at any gathering. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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