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Chocolate Cake
Tarla Dalal
06 August, 2018
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Who can resist the temptation of sinking their teeth into a soft, rich and gooey chocolate cake? An all-time favourite, the Chocolate Cake fits perfectly into any occasion , and is a must-add to everybody’s cooking folders.
This intensely-flavoured eggless chocolate cake is surprisingly easy to make and hardly requires any complex preparations.
Made with an ideal combination of flour, butter and condensed milk, this cake has a wonderfully rich texture – not to forget the memorable flavour derived from cocoa and vanilla. A recipe that is definitely worth trying!
You can also try other delightful Cakes like Black Forest Cake or Cheesy Chocolate and Fruit Cake
Chocolate Cake recipe - How to make Chocolate Cake
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Soaking Time
0
Preparation Time
5 Mins
Cooking Time
0 Mins
Baking Time
30 Mins
Baking Temperature
180ºC (360ºF)
Sprouting Time
0
Total Time
5 Mins
Makes
1 cake
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1 cup plain flour (maida)
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
1/2 cup condensed milk
1 tsp vanilla essence
5 tbsp milk
Method
- Sift together the cocoa powder, plain flour, baking powder and baking soda in a deep bowl and keep aside.

- Combine butter, condensed milk and vanilla essence together in a deep bowl and beat using an electric beater for 2 minutes till light and fluffy.

- Add the plain flour-cocoa powder mixture and milk and fold gently using a spatula till well mixed.

- Beat using an electric beater for 1 minute or till smooth.

- Pour this mixture into a lined and greased 150 mm. (6") diameter baking tin.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180°C (360°F) for 25 minutes or till a knife inserted into the cake comes out clean.
Chocolate Cake recipe with step by step photos
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per slice
| Energy | 283 cal |
| Protein | 5.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 32.2 g |
| Fiber | 0.6 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Cholesterol | 37.4 mg |
| Sodium | 282.2 mg |
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Leena_Dhoot
July 15, 2022, 11:38 a.m.
a good multi-purpose cake base!stays for quite a while and if whisked well, its light and fluffy!
Eat to live
Jan. 22, 2021, 6:01 p.m.
Great eggless recipe. i add more cooca powder to make it dark chocolate cake. I have reduced the butter to half. It comes out light and moist.
Megha kaushik
Nov. 30, 2020, 5:09 a.m.
Hi can I use powered sugar . vegetable oil instead of butter
Tarla Dalal
Nov. 30, 2020, 5:09 a.m.
Hi, The proportion will vary, would request you to follow the recipe exact.
Foodie #668899
Nov. 23, 2020, 11:07 a.m.
can i use milk instead of condensed milk
neha
Oct. 29, 2020, 9:11 a.m.
hi.. can u plz tell the measurements in grams.. hw much is your one cup?
Renu
May 13, 2020, 2:27 a.m.
i like so much without egg cake .so this recepi is so helpful for me.awesome
Tarla Dalal
May 13, 2020, 2:27 a.m.
Thanks Renu. We are delighted you loved the recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.
Meghagautam kaushik
March 19, 2020, 9:58 a.m.
Hello maam, If I want to make it more sweet ,how much sugar shd i add.
Tarla Dalal
March 19, 2020, 9:58 a.m.
Hi, This is a sponge cake, that is why the sugar is in moderate. you can add 1/4 cup of more sugar.
yashica
Oct. 15, 2018, 3:28 p.m.
can we make this without the condensed milk
Tarla Dalal
Oct. 15, 2018, 3:28 p.m.
Hi, this taste best with condensed milk and one will get it everywhere...
Foodie #667171
Oct. 14, 2018, 7:28 a.m.
this was awesome..my niece n nephew loved it when I surprised them at midnight.. thank you
Upasna
July 31, 2017, 9 a.m.
Can we make cake with atta or whole wheat flour?
Tarla Dalal
July 31, 2017, 9 a.m.
Hi, Try using half and half flour.
Shikha sahoo
April 14, 2017, 1:49 p.m.
Tarla Dalal
April 14, 2017, 1:49 p.m.
Thanks so much for trying our recipe, it means a lot to us. Keep trying more recipes and sharing your feedback with us.
Foodie #497248
Nov. 4, 2016, 4:49 p.m.
my cake cracked. wat could be the reason? and burnt a little on top too. please tell me wat went wrong
Foodie #497248
June 6, 2016, 1:31 a.m.
thanks
Foodie #497248
April 10, 2016, 7:33 p.m.
it was very nice and tasty ??
Foodie #497248
March 15, 2016, 5:14 p.m.
thanks for letting me too I love you so much and I''m so glad you got to see on my phone so I will get it done
Foodie #497248
March 15, 2016, 5:10 p.m.
thanks for the update and for the record I have to go to the store and get some rest and feel better soon and that you are you still looking for a job in your company and the lichi ?? and I will be there at home and then go to the gym and then I will be able to make it to the meeting tonight but I will be there at home and then go to the gym and then I will be able to make it to
Foodie #690575
April 26, 2014, 9:58 a.m.
I made it.. Superb taste and texture
Foodie #666748
June 11, 2013, 10:30 a.m.
Supriya
Oct. 16, 2012, 3:25 p.m.
Is vanilla essence necessary?
Tarla Dalal
Oct. 16, 2012, 3:25 p.m.
Hi Supriya, Vanilla essence gives a nice flavour, we advise to use it.
Tanmay
June 8, 2012, 12:01 p.m.
great recipe!!! I followed the instructions in toto, but also added some dry fruits for a crunchy texture. the result was a spongy cake, delicious to the core..
Tarla Dalal
June 8, 2012, 12:01 p.m.
Hi, Thank you for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how they turned out. Happy Cooking !!