Black Joe Cake Recipe
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Black Joe Cake

By: shirleyo 
"This is similar to crazy cake and contains no eggs, butter or milk. It's very good with peanut butter frosting."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (21)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9x13 inch pan
 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups water

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda and cocoa. Measure and combine water, oil, vinegar and vanilla. Pour liquid ingredients into flour mixture and beat until smooth. Pour into prepared pan.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 411 | Total Fat: 18.8g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2007 by DrMim Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is an excellent cake...if you want to make it a no-fat cake you can substitute apple...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2006 by Sirena   view full review
Surprisingly excellent! For a slightly healthier version, I made the following subsitutions:...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2011 by marcithebaker   view full review
Delicious and so easy! After reading some other reviews I took a chance and made some changes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2007 by Mom in the kitchen Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Well, it tasted like a cake made with oil and water. Which it was.....making it not so fair...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2010 by KINGALEX   view full review
I'm afraid I definitely noticed the absence of eggs, milk and/or butter. Dry, with a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2009 by ~susankins~ Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Not the best but not the worst. Was looking for something with what I had on hand..I'll keep...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2011 by __angel__   view full review
I tried this recipe and the cake was kind of bland so I made a peanut butter glaze to go over...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2007 by Scott d BBQ man   view full review
I found this to be a superb "everyday" cake. This is something, that while very good, isn't so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2004 by BETH H   view full review
What a surprise to find this recipe! This cake is a family favorite in my family, except we...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2010 by Rocio   view full review
My family loves this cake, it´s olso known as "Italian cake" for the olive oil. A good thing...

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