Decadent Wacky Chocolate Cake with Luscious Chocolate Glaze
Delight in this exquisite creation of a wacky chocolate cake, moist and deeply flavored, topped with a luxurious chocolate glaze. This delightful dessert is sure to satisfy all chocolate cravings and impress your guests with its rich taste and delightful texture.
Ingredients
For the wacky chocolate cake | |
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| 1 1⁄4 | cups flour |
| 1 | cup sugar |
| 1.33 | 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 apple cider vinegar |
For the chocolate glaze | |
| 1⁄2 | cup sugar |
| 4 | tablespoons margarine (use Earth Balance vegan margarine) |
| 2 | tablespoons soymilk or almond milk (unsweetened) |
| 2 | tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder |
| 2 | teaspoons vanilla extract |
| 1⁄2 | teaspoon almond extract (optional) |
Instructions
For the wacky chocolate cake | |
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| 1. | Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). |
| 2. | Lightly coat a square cake pan (9x9 inches) with nonstick cooking spray. |
| 3. | In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. |
| 4. | In a large measuring cup, combine the warm water, vanilla extract, canola oil, and white vinegar, whisking until thoroughly mixed. |
| 5. | Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix the batter until well blended. |
| 6. | Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl, if needed. |
| 7. | Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, place it in the oven, and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. |
| 8. | Allow the cake to cool completely on a rack. |
For the chocolate glaze | |
| 1. | In a small saucepan, bring the sugar, margarine, soymilk, and cocoa powder to a boil. |
| 2. | Stir the mixture frequently, then reduce the heat to a simmer for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. |
| 3. | Remove the saucepan from the heat and continue stirring for an additional 5 minutes. |
| 4. | Add the vanilla extract and almond extract (if using), stir well, and immediately pour the glaze over the cake. |
| 5. | The glaze will set quickly, so if it doesn't cover the entire cake, spread it to the edges swiftly before it hardens. |
| 6. | For an optional finishing touch, top the cake with sprinkles and let it cool for an hour before serving. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 365 kcal |
| Protein | 3.2 g |
| Fat | 15.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 55.8 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g |
| Sugar | 37.9 g |
Published on Aug 09, 2024 by Luminița