17 Reviews of Wacky Chocolate-Orange Cake with Orange Frosting

From: Sylvia Ali

On Feb 19, 2002

Loved the cake, but I believe you made a mistake when you said to add water, I just added the orange juice and found it sufficient. Also I made a butter cream frosting instead and added orange juice and orange extract to it. Thank you for enhancing my days...made it twice already!!!!

From: LUv 2 BaKE

On Apr 3, 2005

This is a very good fluffy moist cake. I made it with peach five alive, which basically tastes like orange juice anyway. I also decreased the sugar to a little less than 3/4 cup and decreased the oil to 1/8 cup + 1/8 cup water. This still left me with a delicious cake. Thanks for the recipe!

From: Sweet Baboo

On Feb 28, 2005

I made this cake with a vegetarian and type 2 diabetic in mind, substituting soft whole wheat flour for the white flour and 3/4 cup fructose for the sugar. I also increased the cocoa to 4 tablespoons. Because of the gelatin in the frosting, I substituted a simple orange/chocolate ganache which worked well. I made it by grating about 1 teaspoon of orange zest into 1/2 cup of whipping cream, heated it till steaming, and poured over 6 ounces of finely chopped semi sweet chocolate. Stir until the chocolate has melted, and mixture thickens. Pour over the cooled cake. Including the orange flavour makes a more interesting variation than the original Wacky cake.

From: KelBel

On Dec 2, 2004

Delicious. I've been making wacky cake for years, but I have never used orange juice for the liquid. It gives the cake a nice subtle orange flavor. Instead of frosting the cake, I always sprinkle chocolate chips over the top before baking.

From: KitchenManiac

On Apr 26, 2003

I followed this recipe to the T...and it turned out wonderful!! Visually as well. Will be posting a picture of the end product. I hope it entices you to try it too.

From: bricookie55

On Jan 7, 2008

Well, I made this for my DH to take to work and he came home with an empty cake pan, saying that people were asking for the recipe! It was a definite hit! Just so easy and such a crowd pleaser. I added some fresh orange zest and some freshly grated chocolate on the top of the frosting, which made it look even prettier. Thanks for posting!

From: shampagne

On Mar 21, 2004

Yummy cake. I was happy with it without the icing (my photo). Good also for my lactose intolerant friend!

From: hsnow73

On Jan 24, 2004

The cake was very good, but the frosting was fantastic. I'm probably very biased because I love the original Wacky Cake, which I make regularly. I will most likely use the frosting on other cakes.

From: Iron Bloomers

On Jan 17, 2002

I make the original version of this cake on a regular basis. But this is a twist I know will be great- orange & chocolate yum! Something different & ever so fast.

From: Countrywife

On Aug 13, 2005

This is a great variation of the wacky cake I've made for years. The frostng is tasty and delicate. I sprinkled some shaved chocolate over the top and didn't change anything else. I miss you Miller.