This eggless chocolate cake is perfectly soft, moist, and rich in chocolate flavor, made with simple pantry ingredients like curd and cocoa powder. It’s an easy, foolproof recipe ideal for beginners and perfect for any occasion, from everyday treats to special celebrations.
Ingredients
- Oil – 1/3 cup
- Curd – 1/3 cup
- Powdered sugar – 3/4 cup
- Maida (all-purpose flour) – 1 cup
- Cocoa powder – 1/4 cup
- Baking powder – 1 tbsp
- Baking soda – 1/2 tbsp
- Vanilla essence – 1/2 tbsp
- Milk – 1/2 cup
Preparation Method
- Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease and line a cake tin.
- In a bowl, add curd and powdered sugar. Whisk until sugar dissolves and mixture becomes smooth.
- Add oil and vanilla essence. Mix well.
- Sieve together maida, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in batches.
- Slowly add milk and mix gently to form a smooth, lump-free batter.
- Batter should be pouring consistency, not thick.
- Pour batter into the prepared cake tin.
- Tap the tin gently to remove air bubbles.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool completely before slicing or frosting.
Tips
- Do not overmix after adding flour.
- Use fresh curd (not sour).
- If cake cracks on top, cover loosely with foil in last 5–10 minutes.
Note (Important)
- ½ tbsp baking soda is slightly strong, so ensure curd is fresh and well mixed to avoid bitter taste.
Variations
- Add chocolate chips for extra richness
- Add ½ tsp coffee powder for deeper chocolate flavor
- Top with chocolate ganache or dust with powdered sugar