Chocolate Cake
by Tarla Dalal
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
Preparation Time: Baking Time: 30 minutes Baking Temperature: 180ºC (360ºF) Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 1 cake
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
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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.
- Let it cool slightly and demould. Use as required.
| Energy | 283 cal |
| Protein | 5.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 32.2 g |
| Fiber | 0.6 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Cholesterol | 37.4 mg |
| Vitamin A | 526.1 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.8 mg |
| Folic Acid | 4.2 mcg |
| Calcium | 109.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.9 mg |
| Magnesium | 22.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 64.7 mg |
| Sodium | 282.2 mg |
| Potassium | 167.5 mg |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg |
Hi can I use powered sugar . vegetable oil instead of butter
Hello maam, If I want to make it more sweet ,how much sugar shd i add.
I made it.. Superb taste and texture
can i use milk instead of condensed milk
hi.. can u plz tell the measurements in grams.. hw much is your one cup?
Can we make cake with atta or whole wheat flour?
this was awesome..my niece n nephew loved it when I surprised them at midnight.. thank you
can we make this without the condensed milk
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