Best 8 Wacky Chocolate Cake Recipes

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Are you ready to embark on a delightful culinary adventure and create a wacky chocolate cake that will tantalize your taste buds? This article will guide you through the magical world of wacky chocolate cakes, offering a collection of unique and enticing recipes that are sure to impress your friends and family. From whimsical decorations to unexpected flavor combinations, we'll uncover the secrets to crafting a truly wacky chocolate cake that will be the star of any occasion. Get ready to unleash your creativity and indulge in a sweet symphony of flavors as we explore the world of wacky chocolate cakes.

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WACKY CHOCOLATE CAKE



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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

1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 cup water

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

WACKY CHOCOLATE CAKE



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The unusual name of this cake, also known as "Crazy," "Mixed-Up," "Mix-in-the-Pan," or "Three-Hole" cake, was inspired from the fact that the ingredients are sifted, mixed, and baked in the same pan. The result is a surprisingly light chocolate cake, quick to make, which kids love to help prepare because it is so easy. I like it plain (for breakfast!) or with whipped cream and fresh berries on the side.

Provided by Michele Urvater

Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Valentine's Day     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Vegan     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes one 8-inch square cake, or 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups (7 ounces) bleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup (0.75 ounce) unsweetened, nonalkalized cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (7.5 ounces) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon white or cider vinegar
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup water

Steps:

  • 1. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375°F. Lightly grease an 8-inch square pan.
  • 2. Sift the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt directly into the baking pan, then add the sugar. With your finger, poke 2 small holes and 1 large one in the dry ingredients. Into one of the small holes pour the vanilla, into the other one the vinegar, and into the larger one the oil.
  • 3. Pour the water over all the ingredients and stir the ingredients together with a table fork, reaching into the corners, until you can't see any more flour and the batter looks fairly well homogenized.
  • 4. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is springy and a tester inserted in the center comes out dry. Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack, then cut and serve it from the pan.
  • Storage Keep at room temperature, wrapped airtight, for up to 3 days; refrigerate after that.
  • Level of difficulty* [easy enough for a novice to make]

BEST WACKY CAKE EVER WITH CHOCOLATE GLAZE



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Every vegan has a Wacky Cake recipe up their sleeve. For those of you that don't know, WACKY CAKE is "wacky" becasue it's a chocolate cake, made without any milk or eggs. Recipes such as this one came to be during the Great Depression, where ingrediets such as milk and eggs were extremely had to come by, and often too expensive for the average family. The "lift" in this cake comes from the reaction between the baking soda and vinegar. I found this recipe burried in a random website, labled as the BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE EVER" and it just so happens to be vegan. The chocolate glaze totally makes this recipe, so do yourself a favor and try it at least once. Cake IS still amazing in its own, dusted with some powdered sugar. I added in the "optional" extracts that I use when making the cake too. They really add a great flavor.

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/4 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup warm water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon chocolate extract (optional)
1/3 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon white vinegar or 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
for the chocolate glaze
1/2 cup sugar
4 tablespoons margarine (I use Earth Balance vegan margarine)
2 tablespoons soymilk or 2 tablespoons almond milk, unsweetened
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • lightly spray a sqare cake pan (mine's 9x9) with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a mixing bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt with a wisk, making sure it is blended together well.
  • In a large measuring cup add the water, vanilla, oil, and vinegar, ans wisk to combine.
  • Add wet ingredients to the dry and mix batter until blended together well.
  • Use a spatula to scrape down the sides if necessary.
  • Pour batter into cake pan, place in oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a knife comes out clean.
  • Cool on a rack completely.
  • For the glaze: in a small saucepan, bring sugar, margarine, milk, and cocoa to a boil.
  • Stir frequently; then reduce heat to a simmer for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and stir for another 5 minutes.
  • Add vanilla and almond, if using, stir, and immediately pour onto cake.
  • The glaze will begin to dry really quickly, so if it doesn't cover the whole cake (mine usually does) spread the glaze to the edges quickly, before it dries.
  • If you like, top with sprinkles, and let cool for a hour.

WACKY CHOCOLATE-ORANGE CAKE WITH ORANGE FROSTING



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When I first saw this recipe (on the label of a white vinegar bottle - where else?), I thought "Vinegar in a dessert? This must be a joke!) So I made the recipe, just for the heck of it, and found it surprizingly yummy!

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 cake, 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons olive oil or 5 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon white vinegar (I kid thee not - please do not omit or substitute)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1 cup orange juice
1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
3 tablespoons cold water
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
3/8 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon orange extract

Steps:

  • ---- THE CAKE ----.
  • Preheat oven to 350 Fahrenheit.
  • Sift together flour, sugar, baking soda and salt into an 8" x 8" baking pan.
  • Make 3 holes in the dry ingredients.
  • Place oil in the first hole, vinegar in the second hole, and vanilla in the third hole (again, I kid thee not- trust me on this one!).
  • Pour orange juice over everything and mix well.
  • Spread batter evenly in the pan and bake in dish that the batter was mixed in.
  • Bake 30 minutes or until center is firm.
  • Allow to cool.
  • Refrigerate leftovers (if any).
  • ---- THE FROSTING ----.
  • Combine gelatin, orange juice, and cold water in small saucepan.
  • Let stand until thick.
  • Place over low heat, stirring constantly, just until gelatin dissolves.
  • Remove from heat and cool, but do not allow to set.
  • Whip cream, sugar and vanilla until slightly thickened.
  • While beating slowly, gradually add gelatin to whipped cream mixture.
  • Whip at high speed until stiff.
  • Spread thickly on the cake.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER WACKY CAKE



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Chocolate cake with peanut butter icing. This recipe has been a favorite for birthdays in my family for years. The cake is very moist.

Provided by Teryl Shryack

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups white sugar
10 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
2 cups warm water
¼ cup peanut butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup milk
¼ cup butter, softened

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cocoa, and white sugar.
  • To the sifted ingredients, add the 10 tablespoons butter or margarine, vinegar, and warm water. Mix thoroughly, but do not beat. Pour batter into ungreased 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)for 30 to 35 minutes. Remove cake from oven, but keep it in the pan.
  • Cream together peanut butter, brown sugar, milk, and 1/4 cup butter or margarine. Spread icing onto cake. Place under broiler until brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.3 calories, Carbohydrate 51.9 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 354.7 mg, Sugar 34.6 g

WACKY CHOCOLATE DEPRESSION CAKE



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This is a dense, but very moist cake, and so easy to make. It's not overpowering with chocolate. Fluffy frosting mixes up in seconds. Change up the pudding in the frosting to your liking. I used vanilla tonight. Mix all in one bowl, and no eggs. My photo's

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Chocolate

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 c all-purpose flour
2 c sugar
6 Tbsp baking cocoa
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 c water
2/3 c vegetable oil
2 tsp vinegar
2 tsp vanilla extract
FROSTING
1 c milk
1 pkg (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix - or whatever flavor you prefer
1 (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • 1. In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add the water, oil, vinegar and vanilla. Beat on low speed for 1 minute. Beat on medium for 1 minute.
  • 2. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
  • 3. For frosting, in a bowl, beat the milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Beat in whipped topping. Spread over cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

5-MINUTE WACKY VEGAN MICROWAVE CHOCOLATE CAKE FOR ONE



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You absolutely will not believe how fast you can make the most decadent, moist, one-serving chocolate cake without eggs or milk. This is a variation of the famous wacky cake or crazy cake. It's sooo good! You stir all the ingredients and microwave it in a coffee cup. Try it. Seriously.

Provided by Wish I Could Cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 1 coffee cup full of cake, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 teaspoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Stir together all the dry ingredients in a large coffee cup.
  • Add wet ingredients and mix well with a fork.
  • Microwave on 50% power for 3 minutes. (I think most microwaves are 1500 watts, so that's about the same as 750 watts for three minutes.) I always have my cup on the rotating plate. ENJOY!

WACKY CAKE MIX ----A DELICIOUS CHOCOLATE CAKE GIFT IN A JAR



Wacky Cake Mix ----A Delicious Chocolate Cake Gift in a Jar image

A no egg cake.This cake is so good and moist. Thought maybe someone out there would like to give it as a gift. They can bake and enjoy this wonderful cake when they have a taste for it. I have been told it is called a Crazy Cake because of the unusual direction of the 3 indentations in mixed dry ingredients in the cake pan. Then...

Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus

Categories     Chocolate

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 quart wide mouth jar
2 c flour
2/3 c cocoa
3/4 tsp salt
1-1/2 tsp baking powder
1-1/3 c sugar
3/4 c vegetable oil
2 tsp white vinegar
1 tsp vanilla
1 c water

Steps:

  • 1. Layer in order, the first 5 ingredients into a clean and sterilized mason jar. Secure with a sterilized lid. Decorate with a beautiful ribbon. Tape the following directions to the side of the jar.
  • 2. To bake: In a large bowl, use the contents of jar, with the last four ingredients. Mix together using a wire whisk. Making sure all ingredients are completely mixed together. grease and floured 9x9 cake pan . Bake in a 350 for 35 minutes. When cool sprinkle powdered sugar on top. This cake is so good and moist frosting is not needed. Note: Some people call it a Depression Cake..because of no eggs.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A semisweet or bittersweet chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 60% is ideal.
  • Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the ingredients to blend together more easily and create a smooth batter.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • If you are using a ganache frosting, make sure to let it cool slightly before pouring it over the cake. This will help to prevent the frosting from running off the cake.
  • Be creative with your decorations! You can use sprinkles, candy, or even fresh fruit to decorate your cake.

Conclusion:

Chocolate cake is a classic dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. There are many different recipes for chocolate cake, so you can find one that suits your taste and skill level. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, I encourage you to give one of these recipes a try. With a little effort, you can create a delicious and beautiful chocolate cake that will be the star of any occasion.

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