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eggless chocolate cake using curds | Indian style eggless chocolate cake using curds | vegetarian chocolate cake made with yoghurt |

Tarla Dalal
08 May, 2020
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Our eggless chocolate cake using curds is a 100% vegetarian chocolate cake made with yoghurt. A large percentage of Indians want eggless cakes and hence we show you step by step to make Indian style eggless chocolate cake using curds.
If you love the heady aroma of warm, freshly-baked cakes, then this eggless chocolate cake using curds is one of the first things you should try.
eggless chocolate cake using curds is so richly-flavoured and so spongy, you can use it in just too many ways! Have a slice right off the oven lace vegetarian chocolate cake made with yoghurt with honey and serve with tea, top it with ice-cream for dessert, decorate it with your favourite icing for a Birthday Party, or use it to make layered Cakes and other delicious Desserts.
Notes and tips to make the perfect Indian style eggless chocolate cake using curds. 1. Combine the curds and soda bi-carb in a bowl and keep aside. This mixture becomes frothy in a few seconds and is the only raising agent we are going to add. Mix it gently using a whisk. The mixture should not be lumpy. 2. Be very careful when you are measuring the ingredients. Too much flour or sugar can alter the texture of your cake. 3. Now add the other half of the flour-cocoa mixture and mix well until no lumps remain. The batter should look smooth and velvety. 4. Dust baking tin with some flour and discard the excess flour. Greasing and dusting is done to prevent the Chocolate cake from getting stuck to the baking tin and make the process of unmolding easier. 5. Bake at 180°C for 40 minutes or until a knife inserted into the cake comes out clean. Do not poke the knife at the centre of the Eggless Chocolate cake using curds when you are checking. It might deflate the cake and make it dense.
Indeed, this Indian style eggless chocolate cake using curds offers a perfect base for your masterpieces.
Learn how to make eggless chocolate cake using curds | Indian style eggless chocolate cake using curds | vegetarian chocolate cake made with yoghurt | with detailed step by step photos below.
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
None Mins
Total Time
10 Mins
Makes
1 cake
Ingredients
For Eggless Chocolate Cake Using Curds
1 1/2 cups plain flour (maida)
4 tbsp cocoa powder
8 tbsp sour curds (khatta dahi)
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup melted butter
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla essence
Method
- To make eggless chocolate cake using curds , sieve the plain flour and cocoa powder. Keep aside.
- Combine the curds and soda bi-carb in a bowl and keep aside.
- Combine the butter, sugar and ¼ cup of hot water in another bowl and whisk well till the sugar dissolves.
- Add the plain flour-cocoa mixture, curds and vanilla essence and mix to make a smooth batter with help of a spatula.
- Put the batter in a 175 mm. (7”) diameter greased and dusted baking tin.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180°c (360°f)for 40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the cake comes out clean.
- Remove the eggless chocolate cake from the oven, keep aside to cool, demould and use as required.
Eggless Chocolate Cake Using Curds ( Cakes and Pastries ) recipe with step by step photos
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To make the batter for your eggless chocolate cake using curds | Indian style eggless chocolate cake using curds | vegetarian chocolate cake made with yoghurt | sieve the plain flour and cocoa powder together to get rid of impurities or lumps.This is also done to make the flour lighter for a fluffier product. Keep aside.
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Combine the curds and soda bi-carb in a bowl and keep aside. This mixture becomes frothy in a few seconds and is the only raising agent we are going to add. Mix it gently using a whisk. The mixture should not be lumpy.
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In another bowl, combine the butter and sugar to make a thick paste. Be very careful when you are measuring the ingredients. Too much flour or sugar can alter the texture of your cake.
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Add ¼ cup of hot water and whisk well till the sugar dissolves.
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Add the curd mixture to the butter- sugar mixture and mix well with the help of a spatula.
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Add the half of the plain flour-cocoa mixture to the butter sugar mixture. Mix well.
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Now add the other half of the flour-cocoa mixture and mix well until no lumps remain. The batter should look smooth and velvety.
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Take a 175 mm. (7”) diameter baking tin and grease it with any kind of fat.
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Dust it with some flour and discard the excess flour. Greasing and dusting is done to prevent the Chocolate cake from getting stuck to the baking tin and make the process of unmolding easier.
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Now, put the Eggless Chocolate cake using curds batter into this baking tin. Spread evenly with a spatula to get a smooth surface.
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Pre-heat your oven for 10- 15 minutes at 180°C(356°F).
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Bake at 180°C for 40 minutes or until a knife inserted into the cake comes out clean. Do not poke the knife at the centre of the Eggless Chocolate cake using curds when you are checking. It might deflate the cake and make it dense.
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Remove the Chocolate cake from the oven and keep aside to cool. Always wear gloves when you are removing something from the oven as the product you have baked might be too hot to touch.
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Use a knife to detach the sides of the eggless chocolate cake using curds | Indian style eggless chocolate cake using curds | vegetarian chocolate cake made with yoghurt | from the tin.
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Demold the cake by placing the cake tin upside down on a flat plate. Remove the tin and use as required.
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You can cut this Eggless Chocolate cake using curds into pieces & enjoy it with your friends over a cup of tea. If baked properly, this cake can also be frosted with whipped cream, butter cream frosting, chocolate ganache, etc.
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To make the batter for your eggless chocolate cake using curds | Indian style eggless chocolate cake using curds | vegetarian chocolate cake made with yoghurt | sieve the plain flour and cocoa powder together to get rid of impurities or lumps.This is also done to make the flour lighter for a fluffier product. Keep aside.
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Combine the curds and soda bi-carb in a bowl and keep aside. This mixture becomes frothy in a few seconds and is the only raising agent we are going to add. Mix it gently using a whisk. The mixture should not be lumpy.
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Be very careful when you are measuring the ingredients. Too much flour or sugar can alter the texture of your cake.
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Now add the other half of the flour-cocoa mixture and mix well until no lumps remain. The batter should look smooth and velvety.
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Dust baking tin with some flour and discard the excess flour. Greasing and dusting is done to prevent the Chocolate cake from getting stuck to the baking tin and make the process of unmolding easier.
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Bake at 180°C for 40 minutes or until a knife inserted into the cake comes out clean. Do not poke the knife at the centre of the Eggless Chocolate cake using curds when you are checking. It might deflate the cake and make it dense.
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Combine the curds and soda bi-carb in a bowl and keep aside. This mixture becomes frothy in a few seconds and is the only raising agent we are going to add. Mix it gently using a whisk. The mixture should not be lumpy.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 422 cal |
Protein | 5.1 g |
Carbohydrates | 45.1 g |
Fiber | 1.2 g |
Fat | 24.7 g |
Cholesterol | 73.2 mg |
Sodium | 421.2 mg |
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Ankita Padhi
Oct. 1, 2021, 2:32 a.m.
The cake recipe was really easy. Thanks Tarlaji. The batter was smooth and nice and I have now put it in the oven, waiting for it to bake. I am sure it will come out nice and hot and will taste good as well. Thanks again ??

Tarla Dalal
Oct. 1, 2021, 2:32 a.m.
Thanks Ankita. Hope the cake came out well. Happy cooking.

Foodie #577574
June 5, 2021, 4:20 p.m.
I love to cook baking items especially cakes and biscuits.I have tried cakes for so many times but there was always one or the other problem.But now when i tried this recipe of tarlaji for a birthday party, my cake was a superhit,also as it includes curd it can be made easily.All my family members and guests liked it and appreciated me for such a delicious cake. Thanks once again.

Najma
Aug. 4, 2020, 11:31 a.m.
Hi aunty I love this recepy I try it my kids enjoy one request to u that how we preserve the pkt cream or any receipy for prepare home made cream for use diffrent dishess

Tarla Dalal
Aug. 4, 2020, 11:31 a.m.
Hi Najma, any type of cream once opened, needs to be used within one or two days..

Richa
July 28, 2020, 10:19 a.m.
MAm can you share the measurements for 1 kg cake. I tried this cake it was great. Looking to bake a larger one

Tarla Dalal
July 28, 2020, 10:19 a.m.
Dear Richa, You can double the recipe to make 1 kg cake.

Neitia kerkar
July 2, 2020, 4:57 p.m.
Please send me a eggless cake receipe with oil ...for 1cup flour measurements...and I am trying this recipe with oil instead butter

Tarla Dalal
July 2, 2020, 4:57 p.m.
Hi Neitia, you can refer our recipe collection of eggless chocolate sponge for more options in baking. The measurement for ingredients depends on the recipe. For this recipe we recommend you to use butter to get similar results.

will try this recipe...thnxxx..
May 17, 2020, 3:39 p.m.

Tarla Dalal
May 17, 2020, 3:39 p.m.
Thanks. Please continue to review recipes which you have made and loved from tarladalal.com

Richa
May 5, 2020, 11:52 a.m.
If i m baking the cake using baking powder do i still need to add curd?

Tarla Dalal
May 5, 2020, 11:52 a.m.
Yes please follow the recipe wit curd.

Usha Goenka
April 14, 2020, 7:22 p.m.

Charu
Feb. 11, 2020, 3:41 p.m.
Mam , what is the measurement for 1 cup. Is 200 ml equal to 1 cup.

Tarla Dalal
Feb. 11, 2020, 3:41 p.m.
Yes 200 ml is 1 cup.

Panchali
July 11, 2019, 12:16 p.m.
Hello Ma''am, will definitely try the recipe. Can baking powder be used instead of soda bi- carbonate ? If we use a microwave instead of an oven, what would be the baking time ? Regards

Tarla Dalal
July 11, 2019, 12:16 p.m.
Hi Panchali, baking powder and baking soda both have different uses in the cake and cannot be substituted with each other. This cake recipe is using an oven, for microwave recipe please follow the linkhttps://www.tarladalal.com/Eggless-Chocolate-Cake-Using-Microwave--(-Cakes-and-Pastries-)-33304r

Preeti
Dec. 25, 2018, 9:23 a.m.
Tried it...it came out perfect..only wanted to ask can we use ghee or vegetable oil on the place of butter.

Neha
Dec. 25, 2018, 9:19 a.m.

Tarla Dalal
Dec. 25, 2018, 9:19 a.m.
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.

Richa
Dec. 18, 2018, 9:11 a.m.
Turned out really nice

Tarla Dalal
Dec. 18, 2018, 9:11 a.m.
Thanks for the feedback !!! keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.

Lucy Ghosal
March 23, 2018, 9:37 a.m.
Hello mam,can I use milk in place of water?it looks yummy..wanna try it

Tarla Dalal
March 23, 2018, 9:37 a.m.
Hi, Do not use milk, use water...

Foodie #673910
May 4, 2017, 3:28 p.m.
always my cake turns out half done inside though it''s sides come apart, the top looks fine and burst

Tarla Dalal
May 4, 2017, 3:28 p.m.
Hello, There was an error in this recipe. Apologies for the same. We have rectified it. Do try it at home and let us know your feedback.

Eggless Cake Shop
Nov. 22, 2016, 7:15 a.m.
The Eggless Chocolate Cake recipe using Curd cakes is toothsome and time saving. Lots of love!!

Foodie #653089
Sept. 6, 2016, 9:32 a.m.

sweta
Sept. 6, 2016, 9:24 a.m.
Hlo mam cake batter ready krne k bad me lodshading ho gya to MRA batter koi km nhi aya kyuki bttr ready krne k bad immediately oven m rkhna hota h .kya hm bijli wps ane tk ready kiya hua cake batter fridge m rkh sakte h kya.or us batter KO fridge se turant niklkr km m liya ja skega kya.plz answer as soon as posdible

Tarla Dalal
Sept. 6, 2016, 9:24 a.m.
Hi Sweta, Yes once batter ready put in a pre-heated oven immediately to get the best cake.

Payal Parikh 86
Aug. 22, 2016, 10 a.m.
This cake is really really Delicious and superb in taste and texture. I make this often and serve it with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce. Elders and kids all eat it up within minutes.

Jigna vadaliya
June 6, 2016, 10:27 a.m.
Can i make this eggless chocolate curd cake in pressure cooker?

barsha
June 4, 2016, 5:50 p.m.
This recipe looks so perfect & yummy. I must & will try this recipe for sure

Agam
April 7, 2016, 4:58 p.m.
My cake burns... and remains half done from inside. What should i do mam?

Tarla Dalal
April 7, 2016, 4:58 p.m.
Hi Agam, There was an error in this recipe. We have rectified it. Do try it at home and let us know your feedback.

Sheela Patel
April 1, 2016, 9:22 p.m.
Thanks for the detailed cake recipe with curds. Came out fab. Perfect recipe for me as my family does not eat eggs.

Uday Gaikwad
March 4, 2016, 5:30 a.m.
Can I Use Condensed Milk in Place of Curd &Can I Also Add Baking Powder in it!

pooja
Sept. 7, 2015, 5:20 p.m.
What if I want to try dis recipe in pressure cooker.... Tia

Tarla Dalal
Sept. 7, 2015, 5:20 p.m.
Hi Pooja, You can try making it in pressure cake. Do let us know how it turned out.. and give us your feedback..

Neha
July 17, 2015, 9:16 a.m.
Can i use chocolate powder instead of cocoa powder

Jyotika Jain
May 8, 2015, 5:06 p.m.
mam, can it be baked in cooker.?

richa
March 14, 2015, 2:14 p.m.
kya hm cake ko micro grill combi Vale oven m bake kr sakte h.

ashita
March 2, 2015, 5:23 p.m.
my cake was a little fudgy

Divya
Nov. 19, 2014, 1:09 p.m.
I tried this recipe four times. Everytime, the cake comes out hard and stick to the bottom of the pan. There is something wrong with this recipe. Please correct it.

Divya
Nov. 17, 2014, 10:19 a.m.
I tried the recipe again. It was hard and crusty after 45 minutes of baking when the recipe calls for 60 minutes of baking. There is something seriously wrong with this recipe. Please correct it. I am quite a fan of Tarla Dalal recipes but there is something off about this one.

Divya
Nov. 15, 2014, 11:09 a.m.
I tried the rectified recipe above. The cake did not turn out well. It was overly moist and the butter was floating all around. I think quantity of melted butter used should be reduced to 3/4th or 2/3rd cup. Please confirm. Thank you.

Foodie #671812
Oct. 17, 2014, 2:20 p.m.

Smita Shettigar
Sept. 13, 2014, 11:32 a.m.
Hi Taralaji, I am from Bangalore.I have grown up watching your receipes on TV. I tried the eggless cake receipe using sour curds.It was really wonderful.Thanks.Please can you send me the receipe of how to make chocolate cream for the cake.Also I want to try to make ''Maththaris'' the ones made in Navsari.I used to love those during my stay there. Regards, Smita

Sheetal
July 25, 2013, 2:34 p.m.
replace sour curds with.

Tarla Dalal
July 25, 2013, 2:34 p.m.
Hi Sheetal, try this recipe without curds. https://www.tarladalal.com/Eggless-Chocolate-Cake-Using-Oil-(-Cakes-and-Pastries-)-33306r

Sangeeta Prabhu
July 18, 2013, 1:21 p.m.
Hi Tarlaji, I am from Belgaum.Can we use oil instead of butter in the cake?

Tarla Dalal
July 18, 2013, 1:21 p.m.
Hi, If you wish to add oil, use this below recipe. https://www.tarladalal.com/Eggless-Chocolate-Cake-Using-Oil-(-Cakes-and-Pastries-)-33306r

ahaan mehta
April 8, 2013, 3:33 p.m.
how to make the cake without cracks on top?

Pushpanjali
March 12, 2013, 1:24 p.m.
May I bake it on convectional oven and if it is what should be the temperature and time?by the way nice and delicious

Tarla Dalal
March 12, 2013, 1:24 p.m.
Hi Pushpanjali, We have not tried in a convection mode, but you can bake at the same temp and see.

Neha Sreedharan
Feb. 1, 2013, 9:19 a.m.
I don''t have an oven so can you please tell me how to make it in a tandoor or cooker? :)

Tarla Dalal
Feb. 1, 2013, 9:19 a.m.
Hi Neha, You can try this recipe in a cooker, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CISCkYNAzhA

Tarla Dalal
Feb. 1, 2013, 9:19 a.m.
Hi Neha, Do try this below recipe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CISCkYNAzhA

Neetu sharma
March 27, 2012, 10:41 a.m.
Thank u tarla g for such an easy n delicious cake recipe. I just tried it in my new OTG n its very yummy.

Tarla Dalal
March 27, 2012, 10:41 a.m.
Hi Neetu, We are very happy to know you loved the recipe, do try more and more recipes and let us know how they turned out. Happy Cooking !!

Can we use vegetable oil instead of butter
June 11, 2011, 8 a.m.

Tarla Dalal
June 11, 2011, 8 a.m.
To use oil, follow this below recipe, http://www.tarladalal.com/Eggless-Vanilla--Cake-Using-Oil-(-Cakes-and-Pastries-)-33314r

Bobby
Jan. 3, 2011, 1:15 p.m.
Was searching this recipe and of chilli sauce since years. Finally. I got one and hope to get the other soon too

Tarla Dalal
Jan. 3, 2011, 1:15 p.m.
Hi Bobby, We are glad you found the recipe, do try it and let us know how it turned out. Happy Cooking Which chilli sauce recipe are you looking for ? form an old book??? let us know so we can help you in a better way.

geetha
Nov. 29, 2010, 11:08 p.m.
will try this

Tarla Dalal
Nov. 29, 2010, 11:08 p.m.
Hi Geetha, Do try the recipe and let us know how it turned out. Happy Cooking !!