Decadent Eggless Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups (180g) All-Purpose Flour (Maida)
• 3/4 cup (75g) Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking Soda
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1.5 cups (300g) Granulated Sugar
• 1 cup (240ml) Milk (Dairy or Non-Dairy)
• 1/2 cup (120ml) Vegetable Oil (or melted unsalted butter/ghee)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 teaspoon White Vinegar or Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 cup (240ml) Hot Water or Hot Coffee (for deep chocolate flavor)

Instructions

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   1. **Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan:** Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan (or line with parchment paper).

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   2. **Combine Dry Ingredients:** In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add the granulated sugar and whisk everything until well combined.

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   3. **Combine Wet Ingredients:** In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and white vinegar. The vinegar acts as a leavening agent with baking soda in eggless baking, helping to create a light and fluffy texture.

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   4. **Combine Wet and Dry:** Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix with a whisk or spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are fine. Overmixing can lead to a tough cake.

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   5. **Add Hot Water/Coffee:** Carefully pour in the hot water or hot coffee. Whisk until the batter is smooth. The batter will be quite thin, which is normal for this recipe and contributes to its moistness.

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   6. **Bake:** Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Baking times may vary depending on your oven.

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   7. **Cool and Frost:** Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. Once completely cooled, frost with your favorite chocolate ganache or buttercream, or simply dust with cocoa powder/icing sugar and serve.