Eggless Chocolate Cake
This eggless chocolate cake uses a straightforward mixing method to produce a moist, dense crumb with strong chocolate flavor — no eggs or dairy required. It bakes in roughly 35 minutes and works well for anyone avoiding those ingredients without sacrificing taste or texture.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- 9-inch round cake pan
- Oven
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour preferably unbleached
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch-processed for a richer flavor
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil or any light oil
- 1 tbsp white vinegar to activate baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup water room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and dust lightly with cocoa powder for a uniform chocolate base.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Ensure the dry mixture is well combined.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients, and add the vegetable oil, white vinegar, vanilla extract, and room temperature water. Whisk the mixture until it forms a smooth and lump-free batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Tap the pan gently on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Once baked, transfer the cake to a wire cooling rack and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out to cool completely.
Notes
- For a more complex flavor profile, consider adding a pinch of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate's richness.
- You can substitute white vinegar with apple cider vinegar for a slightly fruity undertone, or swap vegetable oil for melted coconut oil for a subtle hint of coconut.
Nutrition
Calories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 286mgPotassium: 108mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 0.5IUCalcium: 12mgIron: 2mg
Tried this recipe?Rate This Recipe!
