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Crazy Chocolate Cake with Homemade Chocolate Frosting
Learn how to make Depression-Era chocolate cake (also known as "Wacky Cake")!
Crazy Chocolate Cake with Homemade Chocolate Frosting
"Harkening back to the Depression Era of the 1930s, this easy-to-make chocolate cake is, well, amazingly chocolatey! With a couple of “secret” twists, every bite is sinfully rich – from the luscious and creamy sweetness of the homemade chocolate frosting to the moist and delicious cake – making this cake a chocolate-lovers dream. My grandmother’s recipe, this eggless chocolate cake is a family favorite, handed down to each successive generation because it’s the only chocolate cake requested for family get-togethers."
Serves12 People
Preparation Time15 min
Cooking Time35 min
Cooking Vessel Size9" x 13" Baking Pan
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3 cups vegetable oil
- 2 cups cold water
- 3 cups powdered sugar
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SissieSass
Oct 29, 2017
Can I swap out the vegetable oil for something else? I recently heard that corn oil was twice as healthy as olive oil, but I know unsweetened applesauce is even better for diabetics. I want to try this recipe, but I am trying to keep it as light as possible when I do.
Editor Natalie
Oct 30, 2017
Hi SissieSass, we haven't tried this recipe with applesauce, but it should work out fine. Enjoy! - Natalie, Editor of AllFreeCasseroleRecipes
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