Wacky cake is so deliciously moist. Often one of the problems with gluten-free baking is that it is extremely dry and crumbly and the Paleo Diet has the same issue. Miraculously, Paleo Chocolate Wacky Cake is still moist! The creamy chocolaty taste is wonderful! We tested this recipe on a friend who is not gluten-free or Paleo. She said it tasted delicious and not “gritty” like some gluten-free things she has tasted, most importantly the cake is smooth like butter.
Here’s an interesting fact that will allow you to eat more chocolate, and we’re all in for that, right? Chocolate Cocoa Powder contains Polyphenols which are naturally occurring antioxidants found in foods like vegetables, fruit, tea, chocolate, and wine. Polyphenols have been linked to numerous health benefits, including reduced inflammation, better blood flow, lower blood pressure, and improved cholesterol and blood sugar levels (1Trusted Source). Let’s eat more chocolate!
I want to give thanks to my Mom for coming up with this flavorsome recipe. She is a dynamo in the kitchen! Paleo Chocolate Wacky Cake makes a great birthday cake or cupcakes, is easy to frost, and does not crumble, it even freezes well!
This recipe is gluten-free, paleo, dairy-free, sugar-free, vegan, and grain-free!
Paleo Chocolate Wacky Cake
serves 8
Ingredients
1 cup of almond flour
1 cup of coconut flour
6 TBS. cocoa powder
1 cup coconut sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. gluten-free vanilla extract 
2 cups water
3/4 cup melted coconut oil
2 TBS. vinegar
*optional 1 tsp. xantham gum
DIRECTIONS
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- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Dump all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix gently until well incorporated. (Don’t you just love dump-and-go recipes?)
- Pour into a greased 8″ square baking pan or in a cupcake tin. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.
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I can’t figure out what in the recipe would make this sweet – it’s not meant to be savory, is it?
Good catch Elizabeth!! I forgot to put in the coconut crystals 🙂 Thank you for letting me know in a most kind way!
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Question…I just made 2 batches of this recipe. A double recipe to be taken to a spiritual retreat and a single recipe for me. Ha Ha. On the first batch, I forgot to add the Xanthan gum until it was in the pan. Since it states that it is optional, I didn’t try to pour it out and add it. For the single batch, I added it in. The first batch was very thin. The single batch was very thick. I am relatively new to this gluten free baking. I wasn’t sure if the Xanthan gum make it thicker, or if I mistakenly only put in half the water that it called for. Is the Xanthan gum what made it so thick?
Hi Diana,
The Xantham gum does indeed make it thicker. However, I have made it both ways and it tastes great either way! Wacky cake is a pretty thin batter anyway. Hope you enjoyed every bite!
I have made my mother-in-law’s recipe for “Vinegar Cake”, a family favorite, for 58 years.
I am so happy to find this healthier version.
Many thanks to you & mom!
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Thank you to you & your mother.
I am so glad you took the time to comment, Carol! I love that this has been a family recipe for you too! Sending many blessings your way!