Basic Eggless Chocolate Cake

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If you haven't tried my Eggless Vanilla Sponge Cake Recipe then click here to go to the recipe. It also includes some basics of baking. After you get well versed with the basics, you can try this easy Basic Chocolate Cake which can be made from easily available ingredients and yes its Eggless too.

Prep Time:
 10 mins
Cook Time:
 30 mins

Ingredients:
  1. Flavorless Oil - 1/3 Cup 
  2. Unsweetened Cocoa Powder - 1/4 Cup
  3. All Purpose Floor (Maida) - 1+1/2Cups
  4. Water - 1 Cup
  5. Powdered Sugar - 3/4 Cup
  6. Vanilla Essence - 1/4 Tsp
  7. Baking Powder - 1Tsp
  8. Vinegar - 1 Tsp 
  9. Salt - a pinch
Procedure:
  • Please make sure to follow the steps in the exact order otherwise the results may vary.
  • Also make sure that there is less than 5% error in the measurement and try to keep the measurement exact. 

  • Take large glass mixing bowl and sieve all the dry ingredients one by one including
    • All Purpose Floor
    • Cocoa Powder
    • Baking Soda
    • Salt
  • Sieve and then double sieve to get an airy cake later on. You wont regret it.

  • To the sieved dry ingredients, add the following:
    • powdered sugar
    • water
    • oil
    • vinegar
  • Mix well with a whisker or spatula but don't over mix and don't ever use a blender at this stage.
  • Now start your oven and preheat it at 180 Degrees Celsius for 5-7 mins.
  • Take large piece of foil paper and  grease it with butter. (You can use an 8 inch round parchment paper also but I couldn't find it due to the lockdown)

  • Set the foil paper in an 8 inch baking tin.
  • Leave the sides of the foil paper out so that you can lift the cake right out of the tin later.
  • Pour the ready batter in the tin and pat it on the counter to remove any bubbles.
  • Bake it in the preheated oven at 180Degrees Celsius for 25-30 Mins or till a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • I suggest topping the cake with chocolate syrup to give it a glaze and even more awesome taste.
  • You can also Garnish your ready cake with candied fennel seeds or any small candies that you can find.
  • Enjoy!!!
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