Basic Eggless Chocolate Cake is the simplest one you can make when trying out eggless cakes. This uses oil instead of butter and it makes it best to refrigerate and frost later.
I have some similar recipes for eggless basic versions but I went ahead made it exactly like what Gayathri baked for our workshop. The Dark Ganache she packed for me also prompted me to recreate the same at home. Kids were so thrilled seeing how dark and sinful this cake looked.
I baked in the 6" baking tray that Veena sent to me. The reason why I am elated is, I lost my 6" tray and have searched the whole house for it. I don't have time to shop right now and imagine it landing straight on your lap! Did I mention that I have been recently adopted? Oh yes, before the other girls rush, let me claim my adopted Mom. I must say I have stiff competition in that area. She is so sweet that everybody wants to be adopted by her. Well, the boss comes first right and the girls know it.
Anyway, I frosted the cake and the kids were so impatient to dig in. I was so happy that the dark chocolate ganache was really superb! Thanks, Gayathri. I still have another one slashed in. I say these are the perks of having baking experts for friends.
Step by Step Pictures for baking Basic Eggless Chocolate Cake
Basic Eggless Chocolate Cake
In a bowl, take the flour, add sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and mix in all the wet ingredients.
In a bowl, mix the coffee powder with hot water to make a liquid.
Now pour this over the batter.
Finally, add in the baking powder and baking soda.
Gently mix in everything.
Preheat the oven to 185 C.
Line a parchment paper to a 6" Baking tray.
Pour the batter and bake for 45 Mins at 185 C
If you are using either 7" or 8" baking tray, bake for 30 mins and check
When the cake is baked, rest it for 10 mins, cling wrap, and store till frosting.
I used the dark chocolate ganache that Gayathri had made. You can check out the other ganache recipes I have.
Recipe
Basic Eggless Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
- 1 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- A pinch Salt
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil /Cooking Oil
- 1/2 cup Curds /Yogurt
- 1 tsp Instant Coffee powder
- 1/4 cup Hot Water
- Vanilla Essence few drops
Instructions
- In a bowl, take the flour, add sugar, cocoa powder, salt and mix in all the wet ingredients.
- In a bowl, mix the coffee powder with hot water to make a liquid.
- Now pour this over the batter.
- Finally, add in the baking powder and baking soda.
- Gently mix in everything.
- Preheat the oven at 185 C.
- Line a parchment paper to a 6" Baking tray.
- Pour the batter and bake for 45 Mins at 185 C
- If you are using either 7" or 8" baking tray, bake for 30 mins and check
- When the cake is baked, rest it for 10 mins, cling wrap and store till frosting.
Notes
Vaishali Sabnani says
Wow , This is one of the best cakes I have ever had , and congratulations on being adopted !
Even I made this one , but didn't frost it , in fact I made loads in baking trays to carry to Mumbai .
Namratha says
Looks so moist and delicious.. the ganache is very tempting!
Sharmila - The Happie Friends Potpourri Corner says
That is so moist and yummy!! I am always a great fan of chocolate cake!!
Gayathri Kumar says
That is really nice to be adopted by Veena. I should say even she adopted me. Let me remind her of that next time we meet. I am so happy that the cake and ganache was loved by kiddos. It looks fabulous Valli..
Harini-Jaya R says
Fantastic looking cake.
Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth says
Looks so good, moist and that ganache just ups its level!
ruchi indu says
wow the cake looks fantastic
Amara says
That's a killer cake Valli. Loved reading about your adoption ????
Priya Suresh says
Omg, seriously droolworthy and enjoyed reading your adoption. Delicious cake and love that ganache.
themadscientistskitchen says
Have you not heard the boss in end!!!
Love the cake
Pavani says
That is such a moist and delicious looking chocolate cake.
Sowmya:) says
I remember Gayatri's cake and this one looks just as beautiful and tempting.
Suma Gandlur says
That cake looks moist and I bet it was delicious with that ganache and all.