Click here to view. Indian Style Eggless Chocolate Sponge Cake recipe. This Indian style eggless chocolate sponge cake recipe is made with the most basic baking ingredients that are easily available in every well maintained Indian household pantry and this recipe uses minimum of ingredients. We call this Indian style eggless chocolate sponge cake recipe as the recipe is for vegetarians and we use condensed milk and no eggs.

The recipe is so easy that even a amateur would not go wrong with it as it is hassle free.Your kiddos birthday or planning for a high tea party at home? We have a perfect dessert recipe for you which is super easy to make, Indian style eggless chocolate sponge cake recipe.This eggless chocolate sponge cake recipe is super moist and delicious.

We have used condensed milk as a replacement to eggs yet the cake turns out to be super spongy and soft. Some people also use banana as a substitute.To make eggless vegetarian chocolate sponge cake, sieve the plain flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and baking soda together. Using good quality cocoa powder is very necessary to extract the best of flavours so make sure you are using the best one, also baking powder and soda are leavening agents that would help us make the cake spongy and fluffy. Keep aside. Combine wet ingredients like the condensed milk, melted butter, vanilla essence and 6 tbsp of water in a deep bowl and beat well using a whisk. Condensed milk will make the cake soft and also add sweetness to out eggless vegetarian chocolate cake, we have not used any sugar in the recipe. Add the sieved flour mixture and mix gently with help of a spatula.The batter should be of dropping consistency. Pour the batter into a greased and dusted 175 mm. (7”) diameter cake tin. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180ºc (360ºf) for 20 to 25 minutes or till done. The cake is ready when it leaves the sides of the tin and is springy to touch. Invert the tin over a rack and tap sharply to unmould the cake. Keep aside to cool and use Indian style eggless chocolate sponge cake as required.

If you are planning to store this Indian style eggless chocolate sponge cake, use oil instead of butter as the butter tends to solidify the cake will turn solid. Also, while mixing the ingredients together make sure you do not over mix them or it will knock out the air and you will end up with a dense cake.

Chocolate always has a nice, romantic feel to it, and nobody wants to miss out on anything chocolaty! Chocolate cakes can be made eggless too, and they can be just as soft as the ones you find at the bakery.

You can top and serve Indian style eggless chocolate sponge cake recipe | eggless chocolate sponge cake recipe with icing sugar or chocolate syrup. I have used this Indian style eggless chocolate sponge cake in recipes like Chocolate Orange Mousse-Cake, Ebony and Ivory and Chocolate Mousse Cake.

Is Indian Style Eggless Chocolate Sponge Cake healthy?

No, this is not healthy. Let's see why.

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good.

1. Cocoa Powder, Unsweetened : Cocoa is rich in polyphenols like flavonoids, catechins and epicatechins. These show anti-inflammatory effect as well help the body get rid of harmful free radicals and thus reduce the onset of various chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Small amounts of cocoa powder have been proven to reduce insulin sensitivity and improve blood sugar control and benefit diabetics. Some random trials with cocoa powder have exhibited reduction in the levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) in the body making it good for heart and good for weight loss. See detailed benefits of cocoa powder.

2. Butter : Butter contains 80% fats and it comprises of many types of fatty acids. Butter has short chain fatty acids and medium chain fatty acids which are broken down and absorbed into the body directly and go straight to the liver and get converted to fuel to be used by the muscles. Due to this anti-inflammatory effect, it is said to have a positive effect in treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Recent research shows that small amounts of butter has positive effects on heart health. So diabetics too can have small quantity of butter and balance it with other types of fats they consume. A tbsp. of butter fulfils 8% of your days requirement of vitamin A. This Vitamin A is a powerful antioxidant which is essential for glowing skin health and immune function. We suggest you read about butter the super food. 

What's the problem?

1. Plain flour (maida) : This recipe uses plain flour or maida which is refined carb not suitable for healthy lifestyle. Maida consumption in any food should be totally avoided or just a little bit of usage as any consumption of this will cause a larger spike in blood levels which is not good for diabetics, heart patients. The development of prediabetes comes from uncontrolled eating sugar and refined food products for many years and the classic symptom is if you have excess belly fat. This leads to diabetes and further onwards to heart attack, high blood pressure, strokes, impotence and kidney damage.  Read is maida good for you to understand fully.

2. Condensed Milk, Sweetened Condensed Milk: Condensed Milk – itself is very high in energy (513 calories from ½ cup). That’s a lot! This is of most concern especially when most of it is because of the added sugar, which does not offer any benefit in reality. So weight watchers and those suffering from diabetes and heart disease as well as those aiming a healthy lifestyle need to definitely stay steer of this ingredient, though rich in taste. Condensed milk is a dairy product, so it is a concentrated source of protein and calcium, which are necessary to build strong bones. It does provide some B vitamins and potassium also. So condensed milk should be the preferred choice over plain sugar. Read is condensed milk healthy?

What is a healthier Indian dessert option ?

We suggest you try low fat gajjar halwa recipe which uses dates as a sweetener and low fat milk which works well for diabetics. Also Dry fruits stuffed dates is healthy. Make oats and mixed nuts ladoo recipe which is sweetened by jaggery,  oats and dates kheer and anjeer and mixed nuts barfi (not for diabetics).

Anjeer and Mixed Nut Barfi

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have  Indian Style Eggless Chocolate Sponge Cake?

No, this recipe is not good for diabetics, heart and weight loss. This recipe uses plain flour or maida which is refined carb not suitable for healthy lifestyle. Maida consumption in any food should be totally avoided or just a little bit of usage as any consumption of this will cause a larger spike in blood levels which is not good for diabetics, heart patients. 

Condensed Milk – itself is very high in energy (513 calories from ½ cup). That’s a lot! This is of most concern especially when most of it is because of the added sugar, which does not offer any benefit in reality.

Can healthy individuals have  Indian Style Eggless Chocolate Sponge Cake?

No, does not suit a healthy life style. 

 Indian Style Eggless Chocolate Sponge Cake is high in

1. Protein : Protein is required for the managing the wear and tear of all cells of the body.

2. Vitamin C :  Vitamin C is a great defence against coughs and colds.

3. Calcium : Calcium  is a mineral that makes bones stay strong. Required from kids to adults.

4. Magnesium : Magnesium is required for formation of bones and teeth. helps in the metabolism of calcium and potassium.

5. Phosphorous : Phosphorous works closely with calcium to build bones. 

6. Zinc : Zinc  is involved in collagen synthesis and this helps repair skin and helps build immunity. 

7. Vitamin B1 : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells. 

8. Vitamin A : Vitamin A is crucial for healthy vision, cell growth and healthy skin. 

9. Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) : Vitamin B2 enables the production of red blood cells that contribute to the rise in your energy levels. So have more milk, curds, eggs and green leafy vegetables. 

10. Iron : Iron is essential in the chemical reactions that produce energy from foods. Eat more greens and garden cress seeds to prevent you from being anaemic. Here are the top 7 sources of iron rich foods. 

11. Potassium : Potassium is critical for those with high blood pressure as it lessen the impact of sodium. Eat more avocados, bananas, watermelons, papaya, plums and grapefruits. 

12. Vitamin B3 (niacin) : Vitamin B3 helps in brain functioning and mental health. Also healthy skin formation.  

Note : a recipe is deemed high in a Vitamin or mineral if it meets 20% and above the recommended daily allowance based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

How to burn 1500 calories that come from Indian Style Eggless Chocolate Sponge Cake?

Walking (6 kmph) = 7 hrs 30 mins

Running (11 kmph) = 2 hrs 30 mins

Cycling (30 kmph) = 3 hrs 20 mins              

Swimming (2 kmph) = 4 hrs 17 mins

Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.