Christmas calls for cake. If you aren't a fan of the OG plum cake and craving some gooey, homemade classic chocolate cake, here are two easy-to-make, eggless chocolate cake recipes from India's most loved chef, Tarla Dalal.
Don't fret about your homemade chocolate cake tasting different without those eggs. Your home-baked chocolate cake will taste as delicious as the one you'd get from a cakery.
Eggless Chocolate Cake Recipes For Christmas
Eggless Chocolate Truffle Cake
Nothing really can beat the flavours of a rich chocolate truffle cake. Make one at home using a few common kitchen ingredients.
Ingredients Required:
- 1/2 Cup Curd
- 1 Tsp Coffee Powder
- 6 Tbsp Cocoa Powder
- 5 Tbsp Oil
- 1 Cup Refined Flour
- 1/4 Tsp Baking Powder
- 1/4 Tsp Baking Soda
- 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
- Pinch Of Salt
- Warm Water As Required
For Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 1/2 Cup Fresh Cream
- 2 Cup Dark Chocolate
- Fruits/Chocolates For Decoration As Per Choice
Directions:
- In a bowl, add coffee powder and warm water. Mix well. Keep aside.
- In another bowl, mix curd, oil, coffee mixture and whisk.
- Sieve flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt. Mix all the ingredients well.
- Next, add in the curd mixture and 2 tbsp of warm water and start folding.
- Pour the batter into a greased tin lined with butter paper.
- Tap the tin to set the batter. (Christmas Mocktail Recipes)
- Bake or microwave the cake for 30 to 40 minutes.
- Let the cake cool completely.
- Start preparing the chocolate ganache by mixing fresh cream and chopped dark chocolate in a pan over medium heat.
- Once you get a smooth consistency, refrigerate for a few minutes.
- Demould the cake and slice it into two.
- Spread the chocolate ganache and then top with another slice and spread an even layer of chocolate ganache.
- Decorate the cake with fruits of choice or chocolate pieces. Slice and enjoy!
Eggless Chocolate Fudge Cake
This chocolatey cake tastes great as is and better with a cup of hot coffee. Treat yourself and your loved ones with this delicious fudge cake this festive season.
Ingredients Required:
- 1 Cup Refined Flour
- 1/4 Cup Cocoa Powder
- 3/4 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 1/2 Tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Baking Soda
- 6 Tbsp Curd
- 5 Tbsp Milk
- 5 Tbsp Melted Butter
- 1/2 Tsp Vanilla Essence
- 1/2 Cup Chopped Walnuts (Walnut Snack Recipe)
- 1/2 Tsp Icing Sugar As Required
- 4 Tbsp Cocoa Powder
- Warm Water As Required
- Walnuts For Decoration
Directions:
- In a bowl, add curd, baking soda, baking powder and mix well.
- Sieve refined flour and cocoa powder.
- In another bowl, add the curd mixture, flour, cocoa powder, melted butter, powdered sugar, and milk. Mix well.
- Add in chopped walnuts and vanilla. Fold in all the ingredients to get a thick consistency.
- Grease a tin or a microwave container and pour in the chocolate mixture.
- Bake the cake according to your microwave settings or in an oven for 40 minutes at 180 degrees celsius.
- Let the cake cool and demould.
- In a bowl, add icing sugar, water, and cocoa powder. Mix well and pour the icing over the fudge cake.
- Decorate with walnuts. Your cake is ready to serve!
You and your dear ones are in for a treat this Christmas with these fail-proof eggless, chocolate cake recipes.
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