Einkorn Chocolate Wacky Cake (2024)

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This chocolate cake recipe originates from the Great Depression, when such things as eggs and milk were scarce. Unlike most chocolate cake recipes, it calls for neither! Also known as a Crazy Cake or Wacky Cake, this egg and milk free einkorn chocolate cake is perfect for those with allergies!

Einkorn Chocolate Wacky Cake (1)

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I'll never forget the first time I made this cake. It was August of 2014 and my husband's birthday was coming up that Sunday. He came into the kitchen the day before his birthday to ask for a chocolate cake.

Sure, no problem! Usually I make this vanilla cake with buttercream, but hey, you want chocolate then you're getting chocolate!

I told him "Absolutely!" and went to the fridge to gather the ingredients. Only one problem... I of course had zero milk on hand, and not a single egg in the house!

This wouldn't have been such an issue if we were able to drink pasteurized milk, but we can't. And since the raw dairy we frequent is a 2 hour round trip, I had to go in search of a no milk chocolate cake recipe.

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Chocolate Wacky Cake

After what seemed an eternity, I finally found it. The Holy Grail, as it were... I had to wade through quite a few recipes on Pinterest before finding this gem - A Depression Era Dark Chocolate Cake.

I was so excited to see that not only was it milk-free, it was also free of eggs and butter!! Talk about a cheap cake! After looking at the ingredients I did end up opting to use butter instead of vegetable oil. But you can use oil or coconut oil if you prefer.

Armed with this new recipe, I took another look at my kitchen and found that I had all the ingredients on hand and was able to whip this together in just 30 minutes, including the icing!

With the recipe calling for Apple Cider Vinegar, I was a little worried that it wouldn't be as tasty as if I had just made a regular ol' chocolate cake... However, my worries were for nothing! This is honestly, THE. BEST. Chocolate. Cake. I've EVER HAD!

It's incredibly moist and unbelievably chocolaty!! Plus, it ended up being SUPER CHEAP! Which, on our budget is a big deal.

All totaled this cake cost a whopping $4.00! Talk about savings, and with all real ingredients too! Try it today, I bet you have all the ingredients... and it's ready in only 30 minutes! You WILL NOT be disappointed!

Check out this video for an overview, and then print the recipe below that!

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Einkorn Chocolate Wacky Cake (2)

Einkorn Chocolate Cake

Easy and delicious chocolate wacky cake recipe from The Great Depression. Egg-free, dairy free, and can be made with any wheat flour!

4.55 from 71 votes

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 2 9 inch round cakes

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Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 3 cups Einkorn flour (or any wheat)
  • 2 cups cane sugar
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 6 Tbs cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 cup salted butter* melted
  • 2 tsp homemade vanilla extract
  • 2 cups room temperature water
  • 2 Tbs apple cider vinegar

For the Icing

  • 3 1/2 cups organic powdered sugar (I used the wholesome brand that doesn't have cornstarch)
  • 1 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup salted butter*
  • 1 tsp homemade vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup water

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Instructions

For the Cake

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans.

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, cocoa powder, and baking soda, stirring to mix well.

  • Add melted butter, vanilla, and lukewarm water. Mix until well combined.

  • Add apple cider vinegar, stirring well to make sure there are no lumps in the batter.

  • Pour batter into cake pans and bake at 375 degrees for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

For the Icing

  • Combine powdered sugar and cocoa powder in a large mixing bowl.

  • Add vanilla extract and butter.

  • Gradually add water, stirring well to combine until icing reaches the right consistency for spreading.

To Combine

  • Allow cake layers to coolcompletely before removing from the pans.

  • Stack one on top of the other (I didn't add an icing layer between the two cakes, but you definitely could... I just forgot!).

  • Pour the icing on top and spread as normal.

  • If the icing has "set up" a bit before you get it on the cake, just stir well and it will be fine!

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  1. Einkorn Chocolate Wacky Cake (6)El says

    Heyy is it possible to get the recipe in gramms rather than cups, we use gramms here where I live. Since i really wanted to try out this cake but couldnt find a proper conversion chart I thought maybe you could help me out

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    • Einkorn Chocolate Wacky Cake (7)Victoria says

      Hi El! I’ve added the option to convert this recipe to metric, you can click METRIC under the recipe time and servings information. :-)

      As for the pan size, you can use a standard cake round pan, whatever that may be in your area.

      Reply

  2. Einkorn Chocolate Wacky Cake (8)Erica says

    Would reducing the sugar make a difference in the end turn out? We are new to einkorn but low sugar and I always cut sugar by a half. Moat of the einkorn recipes I found have too much sugar for our liking.
    Thanks

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    • Einkorn Chocolate Wacky Cake (9)Victoria says

      Hi Erica! Yes, we actually use maple syrup right now instead – at half rate. So, you can reduce or use something else if you want! You may need to increase the flour just a bit to compensate for the extra liquid if you go the maple syrup/honey route!

      Reply

  3. Einkorn Chocolate Wacky Cake (10)Alyson says

    I lOVE this recipe. People are always commenting on how amazing it is! So excited to see an einkorn verson! I didn’t realize I could use butter; definitely going to try that.

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    • Einkorn Chocolate Wacky Cake (11)Victoria says

      Yay! Enjoy!

      Reply

  4. Einkorn Chocolate Wacky Cake (12)Kathy T says

    Are you using all-purpose einkorn flour or freshly mulled?

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    • Einkorn Chocolate Wacky Cake (13)Victoria Pruett says

      We are using all-purpose if “flour” is stated in the recipe. This is the standard for recipes. Any other type of flour (whole wheat, freshly ground, cake flour…) would all be specified. I hope that helps, enjoy! :-)

      Reply

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FAQs

Is einkorn flour good for cake? ›

Einkorn may be substituted cup for cup with regular whole wheat flour in some muffin, pancake, cakes, and cookie recipes. However, sometimes the amount of liquid in the recipe needs to be reduced by roughly 15-20%. Einkorn absorbs liquids slower than modern wheat.

Why is it called wacky cake? ›

Wacky cake is considered wacky not only because the recipe lacks any dairy or eggs but also because all the ingredients for this cake are mixed directly in the pan it is baked in. This recipe goes against the most popular methods for mixing cake batters, especially since there is no bowl or whisk necessary.

Why does my chocolate cake taste bitter? ›

Yes , usually its because of baking soda , but if you are making a chocolate cake and using cocoa powder , excess of same could cause the bitterness to occur. whereas if its a simple vanilla or fruit cake, use just a pinch or two of baking powder and baking soda to your mixture.

Why did cake turn out rubbery? ›

Over mixing cake batter can result in a heavy, closed rubbery texture.

Why does einkorn not work for baking as well as modern wheat? ›

Yeasted einkorn dough doesn't rise like modern wheat dough.

This is particularly true with einkorn bread. Don't expect big, fluffy dough during the initial rise. Yeasted einkorn dough does not double in size like modern wheat yeasted dough. This can also be expected when baking the dough.

Does einkorn flour spike blood sugar? ›

Virgin Wheat flour uses the grain einkorn rather than regular refined wheat grains. It is non-processed, non-hybridized, non-GMO and has a low glycemic load, meaning it won't spike your blood sugar level.

Why is it called miserable cake? ›

The next cake is called “Les Miserables”, which has nothing to do with the article written by French writer Hugo, but is a traditional cake from Belgium. It is said that at that time, more water was used to make custard sauce instead of milk, which meant “tragic”.

What is the witches cake? ›

A bizarre form of counter-magic, the witch cake was a supernatural dessert used to identify suspected evildoers. In cases of mysterious illness or possession, witch-hunters would take a sample of the victim's urine, mix it with rye meal and ashes and bake it into a cake.

What is depression cake made of? ›

Depression cake
A modern chocolate depression-style cake.
Alternative namesMilkless Eggless Butterless Cake, Boiled Raisin Cake, War Cake
TypeCake
Place of originUnited States
Main ingredientsFlour, apples or pears, raisins or prunes, spices (cinnamon, allspice, cloves, nutmeg), nuts (walnuts, almonds, or pecans)

Why does my chocolate cake taste like brownie? ›

Another is, the ratio of the ingredients could be off. So, too much flour but not enough baking powder for it to rise properly. Or a lot of sugar, eggs, and cocoa powder and little baking powder, making it more similar to that of a brownie recipe.

Why does my chocolate cake taste like baking soda? ›

Remember also that too much baking soda in a recipe and not enough acid will still result in a soapy, metallic taste in the baked good. Thus, getting the right amount of baking soda in your baking is important, we don't want soapy tasting cakes!

How to enhance chocolate flavor in cake? ›

Espresso powder can be added to just about any chocolate cake recipe for an intensified chocolate flavor. Just know that since it's super concentrated, a little goes a long way. Your cake will only need about a ½–1½ teaspoons, depending on your preferences.

What happens if you bake a cake at a higher temperature? ›

Owing to the reduced degree of water vapor at the cake's surface, the cake baked at 300 degrees Fahrenheit has a pale, even outer crust that remains gummy. The dark, ledged outer crust of the 400° F cake has a more dried appearance. Caramelization processes are allowed by the evaporation of water on the cake's surface.

What causes tunnels in cake? ›

If you're not over-mixing your batter, then it's a good idea to make sure that your cake recipe contains the correct amount of baking powder and or baking soda. Too much of these ingredients can create tunnels as well.

Why is my cake dense and not fluffy? ›

One of the key factors that can lead to dense cakes is the incorrect ratio of ingredients. Baking is a science, and even a small deviation from the recipe can have a big impact on the final texture of your cake. Too much flour or not enough leavening agents like baking powder can result in a dense cake.

Can I use einkorn flour in place of all-purpose flour? ›

Usually, but with a few changes. When substituting einkorn for all-purpose flour in a recipe, you would want to decrease the amount of liquids. In some recipes like pancakes, cakes, cookies, and muffins, you may be able to substitute einkorn for whole wheat flour.

Which flour is the best to use for cake production? ›

Professional bakers typically use all-purpose flour for cakes. All-purpose flour is a type of flour that can be used for many different baking recipes. It is made from a blend of wheat types, and it has a medium protein content. This makes it a good choice for cakes, as it will give the cake structure and rise.

What type of flour produces the highest quality cake? ›

Soft wheat has less protein and makes the best pastries and cakes, while hard wheat has more protein and is perfect for producing yeasted bread.

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