Moist Chocolate Cake

eggless chocolate cake and a slice on a plate

This chocolate cake is sinfully-delicious, with a rich chocolate flavor, a moist tender crumb, and, unlike traditional cakes, it’s made without eggs, milk, or butter.

Course Cake

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Servings

Calories 195

Author Elena Tomasi

Ingredients

1 ½ cup + 2 tablespoons (200 g) all-purpose flour sifted
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
¾ cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
4 teaspoons (16 g) baking powder
1 ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons (450 ml) milk dairy or non-dairy milk
2½ tablespoons (35 g) vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 320° F (160° C).
Butter and flour an 8-inch (22 cm) cake pan or spray it with baking spray.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon until just combined. Don't over-mix!
Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow it to cool for 15 minutes in the pan then turn it out onto a cooling rack.
Transfer to a platter and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Nutrition Facts = 1 slice of cake = 90 grams

Nutrition facts are calculated without powdered sugar on top, and with the milk I used (unsweetened almond milk)

Liquids – Use your favorite unsweetened non-dairy milk, dairy milk, or half milk and half juice. You can also give extra depth with coffee, simply replace some of the milk with cooled coffee.

Oil – You can go with a neutral vegetable oil, avocado oil, or with a more pronounced flavor such as olive oil, coconut oil, or hazelnut oil.

To store: Cover the cake tightly and store it at room temperature for up to 2 days and/or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

To freeze: You can freeze the cake for up to 2 months. I usually let the cake cool completely, cut it into squares, and freeze it in an airtight container or wrap the slices tightly in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer bag.

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