Absurdly Easy Chocolate Cake

[VEGIHEAD]

Okay I got my mum to make this cake for me while I was at work and it is absolutly amazingly delicious... So yummy...

I have been wondering what a VEGAN chocolate cake would be like..

I gave some to my dad.. he finished and said okay give me another peice.. Thats better than the normal cake he said...

I was wrapped... :)

Now I know what to make for a party...

YUM YUM YUM..

Thanks.. :)

[Silver]

what does the vingar do in this recipe? what whould happen if i lefted it out??

Don't leave the vinegar out or your cake will taste flat. It is absolutely essential to put in the vinegar.

This used to be called Wacky Cake back in world war II, because you didn't need eggs in it.

[froggythefrog]

Your cake will not rise without the vinegar. Not only will it taste flat... It will be flat. :)

[Mrrple]

Nasty chocolate pancake. Ack.

[Fyvel]

You can always replace the vinegar with another acid ... like lemon juice. You just need acid to react with the baking soda. It doesn't have to be vinegar.

[IamJen]

Nasty chocolate pancake. Ack.
It shouldn't turn out like a pancake. :no:

[Mrrple]

If you leave out the acid of vinegar it might :p

[kaidomac]

Anyone have a good dairy-free vanilla frosting recipe for this? :D

[IamJen]

Powdered sugar, margarine, vanilla and a little (very very little soyamilk). Mix together, lickety split.

[Fyvel]

http://www.chow.com/recipes/10856

[kaidomac]

Wonderful, thank you both! :chef:

[Fyvel]

You're welcome! Hope it turns out :)

[ilovesabzi]

Ok, so I'm having some trouble w/ this cake... :-/

I used the exact same recipe that was originally listed w/ the exception of adding 2 tablespoons of cocoa.

So I took it out of the oven when my knife came out clean - about 30 minutes at 350 deg - and I let it completely cool before taking it out of the pan. It looks nice and fluffy... but the top had caved in a bit in the middle

I put a large plate over the top and flipped it over just to make sure it didn't crumble... and the entire middle section of the cake is pudding like... but the outsides are like a perfectly moist cake.

Am I doing something wrong?

I was planning on taking this cake to a shower tomorrow, so I would appreciate any help! Thanks!! :D

[Fyvel]

Ok, so I'm having some trouble w/ this cake... :-/

I used the exact same recipe that was originally listed w/ the exception of adding 2 tablespoons of cocoa.

So I took it out of the oven when my knife came out clean - about 30 minutes at 350 deg - and I let it completely cool before taking it out of the pan. It looks nice and fluffy... but the top had caved in a bit in the middle

I put a large plate over the top and flipped it over just to make sure it didn't crumble... and the entire middle section of the cake is pudding like... but the outsides are like a perfectly moist cake.

Am I doing something wrong?

I was planning on taking this cake to a shower tomorrow, so I would appreciate any help! Thanks!! :D


I had a similar problem when I cooked this in one pan. I've had great success with this cake when I cook it in two pans and make a layer cake. People seem to enjoy eating it more like this as well :D

(And note to all: allowing it to completely cool before removing it from the pans is very important because otherwise it will fall apart)

[inkie51]

I make this using carob powder rather than chocolate. Tastes the same to me. I also use lemon juice instead of the vinegar. It is an excellent recipe!!!

[Mrrple]

I use 2 2/3 cups of flour and I think 3/4 cup of cocoa, or maybe different. It turns out richer and people like it more.

I made cupcakes with this recipe and the tins were really oily. People like it more as a layer cake.

[Shamandura]

I made this cake last night. I added the extra two tbsp of cocoa as others suggested. I baked it in a 3 quart glass rectangle baking dish and had to cook it an extra 10 to 15 mins more since the center wasn't close to being done.
I imagine 30 mins for two 8-9 inch pans would be perfect timing.

The cake had a reddish brown color(might of been brand of cocoa) and tasted almost like a brownie. I have a sweet tooth, so I added a vegan chocolate frosting and thought it was definately needed.

All in all this cake is great, can't wait to make it for others.

[shortcake]

I love this cake recipe and have used it for years. I would really love to have a vanilla version of this cake recipe. Anyone know how to make it into vanilla?

[Fyvel]

I love this cake recipe and have used it for years. I would really love to have a vanilla version of this cake recipe. Anyone know how to make it into vanilla?

I make a lemon (http://www.veggieboards.com/boards/showthread.php?t=77713&highlight=absurdly+lemon) variation of this cake by omitting the cocoa and subbing lemon juice for the vinegar and adding some lemon extract. I assume that you could easily make this a vanilla cake in a similar manner. If I were to do it, I'd omit the cocoa, and do everything else the same but except add extra vanilla extract.

[shortcake]

Thanks Fyvel I will give it a try. Does the texture of your lemon cake resemble the chocolate version?

[Fyvel]

Thanks Fyvel I will give it a try. Does the texture of your lemon cake resemble the chocolate version?

I believe it's very similar. I don't remember any ill effects in the finished lemon cake - we actually liked it even better than the chocolate. A little bit of almond extract might give a nice flavor as well... hmmm - now you have me thinking ;)

[shortcake]

I believe it's very similar. I don't remember any ill effects in the finished lemon cake - we actually liked it even better than the chocolate. A little bit of almond extract might give a nice flavor as well... hmmm - now you have me thinking ;)

You read my mind, I was thinking ground almonds and almond extract yum!

[Fyvel]

You read my mind, I was thinking ground almonds and almond extract yum!

Oooh ground almonds too, what a great idea! Ok now I want cake!

[shortcake]

Oooh ground almonds too, what a great idea! Ok now I want cake!

I think we are hungry:hungry: I was also thinking that pecan with maybe maple extract or pecans in the original choc recipe. Ouu I think I need to bake something this afternoon:chef: OK I need to go eat lunch, I'm hungry!!!

[Fyvel]

I think we are hungry:hungry: I was also thinking that pecan with maybe maple extract or pecans in the original choc recipe. Ouu I think I need to bake something this afternoon:chef: OK I need to go eat lunch, I'm hungry!!!

I'm not even hungry - I just ate! :lol:

I think this recipe is really easy to change and adapt to your flavor preference. I had some delicious raw vegan maple pecan ice cream at the market the other day so I'm thinking maple pecan cake would be really good too. Maybe you could replace some of the sugar with maple syrup?

As for me, I'm making some somewhat healthy cookies this afternoon - they're on the side of the Kashi bran flakes box. I'll need to veganize it and will be replacing the cane juice with agave nectar.