No Bake Chocolate War Cake

War cakes are known for their use of just a few simple ingredients. They have no eggs, butter or milk because these items were in short supply during war time. Today, recipes like this No Bake Chocolate War Cake are still some of the tastiest desserts around. Try this awesome no bake dessert recipe the next time you want a delicious, chocolaty cake and you'll see why this treat has stood the test of time.

Cooking MethodNo Bake

Ingredients

1/2 cup cooking oil
1/2 cup milk powder
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 3/4 cup water
8 slices sandwich bread, torn into bite-size pieces
FOR THE WAR CAKE ICING:
4 tablespoons milk powder
3 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 cup water

Instructions

Place cooking oil, milk powder, sugar and cocoa powder in large saucepan and stir to combine.
Add water and place mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until blended.
Gradually add bread pieces until mixture forms a single piece.
Spread mixture in an oval gratin dish (8 x 5 1/2-inch, 1 1/2 cup-capacity) and let cool.
Spread War Cake Icing on cooled cake and serve.
To prepare War Cake Icing: Place milk powder, flour, sugar, cocoa powder and water in saucepan. Cook over medium heat until ingredients form frosting-like consistency. Let cool before spreading on cake.