Yes, “bolo nega maluca” literally translates as “cake from the crazy black women”. Presumably because a female slave accidently added cocoa powder to another cake she was making, mumbling something along the way and nobody understood, thus the cake was named that way. Be this as it may, truthful or not, but the cake itself is a one-bowl recipe. It is perfect for feeding a smaller group, for a birthday or similar. If you are short on time, you can do without the soak or topping. Below you will find a smaller version of this cake, I made it in an 18 springform. Normally it is served as a full sheet cake. 
