Best Gluten Free Wacky Depression Era Chocolate Cake Recipes

BEST GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE CAKE

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This gluten-free chocolate cake is a yummy treat that everyone can enjoy. Sometimes I stir in gluten-free chocolate chips or chopped nuts for variety. -Nichele McCague, Poway, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cups plus 3 tablespoons gluten-free all-purpose baking flour, divided
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup ground flaxseed
1/4 cup chia seeds
2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 to 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
1 cup boiling water
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 cup canola oil
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan, using 3 tablespoons gluten-free flour., In a large bowl, whisk the remaining 2 cups flour and next 9 ingredients. In another bowl, combine water, almond milk, oil and vanilla until well blended. Gradually beat flour mixture into milk mixture., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50-55 minutes. Cool in pan 15 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 17g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 339mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

WACKY DEPRESSION ERA CAKE

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I found this recipe on a cooking site, posted by a member named Helene P. I tried this recipe and loved it! Its made with simple ingredients. The wacky part is that it contains white vinegar and no milk or eggs...but don't let that scare you because this is one of the best chocolate cakes I ever tasted! Its moist and fluffy! I...

Provided by Lillian Russo

Categories Chocolate

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

this recipe makes a single cake. to make a layered cake, double the recipe and pour into 2 seperate 9 inch baking pans
1 1/2 c unsifted all purpose flour
1 c sugar
1/4 c unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda...not baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 c water
2/3 c corn oil
1 Tbsp white vinegar...or apple cider vinegar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
CHOCOLATE GANACHE INGREDIENTS:
8 oz chocolate chips
4 Tbsp non dairy creamer (liquid) i used coffeemate french vanilla

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mix all dry ingredients together.
3. Then add in all wet ingredients and mix til well combined.
4. Pour into a greased and floured 9 inch cake pan.
5. Bake on middle rack for about 30-35 minutes or til toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
7. TO MAKE GANACHE... Heat the chocolate chips and non dairy creamer in a saucepan on med/low heat, stirring constantly til melted and smooth.
8. Then flip the cooled cake, upside down, onto a platter.
9. Pour the warm chocolate ganache over the top of cake.
10. Serve chilled!