Grain-Free Chocolate Crazy Cake
Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan, Paleo
No dessert screams "Celebrate!" quite as joyfully as this iconic classic chocolate layer cake. Especially when it’s covered in creamy swirls of made-from-scratch chocolate frosting.
Let them eat cake! Despite its other name - Depression Cake - this rich chocolate cake only brings smiles at the dinner table. Also known as "Wacky Cake" or "Crazy Cake," this cake was popularized during the Depression Era in a time where eggs and dairy were scarce. Coincidentally, it's now the perfect dessert for all your grain-free & vegan party guests!
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 30-40 Minutes
Total Time: 40-50 Minutes
Ingredients
- 3 cups Otto’s Naturals - Cassava Flour, very well sifted before measuring (360 g)
- 2 cups granulated maple sugar or regular sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons Otto's Naturals Grain-Free Baking Powder**
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (sub carob for AIP)
- ¾ cup avocado oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups cold water (plus 5-6 Tablespoons more if subbing coconut sugar)
**Note: If you don't have baking powder on hand, you can also use 2 tsp. baking soda in the dry ingredients. Create one more well in the dries and add 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar to the well.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine cassava flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and cocoa together into a large bowl. Mix.
- Make two wells. Pour avocado oil into one well and vanilla extract into the second well.
- Pour cold water over all and stir well with a fork.
- Pour into a 9x13-inch baking pan or two 8" round pans. We have not found it necessary to grease the pan.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until knife inserted comes out clean.
- Cool completely. Frost with your favorite icing. Our favorite is right below!
Chocolate Frosting
Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, Egg-Free
Ingredients- 1 cup organic, non-hydrogenated shortening
- ½ cup ghee or butter or vegan alternative
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1-2 Tablespoons cocoa powder (or carob)
Instructions
- Combine shortening, ghee, maple syrup and cocoa powder in a bowl and whip with a hand blender until light and fluffy.
Want to try this recipe but make cupcakes instead? Check out our Easy One-Bowl Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe!
