Recipe Video: Eggless and Butterless Moist Chocolate Cake
Enjoy a moist chocolate cake that’s eggless and butterless. You can also make it dairy-free by using dairy-free milk. It is so moist you don’t even need icing.
The recipe below is an updated one. I made slight changes. I didn’t delete or replace the old post, though. I love your comments so I don’t want to lose them. I hope you will enjoy.
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At the beginning of 2015, I challenged myself to bake something without eggs and butter. Don’t think that I am losing my love for eggs and butter, because that would not happen. 😀 The reason behind that is I wanted to minimize my cost monthly.
Most of the time, like 99.9%, I always buy 60 pieces of eggs (for cooking and baking) and that should be my maximum limit. But there are times that I buy more than that. Can you tell me now how I really adore eggs? I sometimes eat eggs five times in a day, especially when I stress-eat, which I know a crazy thing to do.
However, there are times that I don’t eat eggs in three days or even more than that… but when I do start eating eggs again, that will be, well, you know what happens with the eggs and the egg monster. I pretend that the 30 pieces are for baking, depending on what pops up… which, I know and I admit that I maybe consume less than 30 for baking. The rest? Don’t ask.
As for the butter, I consume almost 800g of butter monthly… but that was before. Since January I tried to minimize my consumption of butter… and I did. When I want to bake something, I make sure that I will just consume 400g (or less) butter in a month and that is one of the reasons why I plan what I want to bake or cook for the month… which I cannot really follow. 😛
Because as I said, you have so many recipes to cross-off and my mind is still downloading the others. 😀
I am taking this with me at Fiesta Friday #291 and this week, Diann @ Of Goats and Greens and I are co-hosting. Please join us.
Eggless and Butterless Moist Chocolate Cake (with dairy-free option)
Enjoy a moist chocolate cake that's eggless and butter-free. You can also make it dairy-free by using dairy-free milk.
Ingredients
- 198 g (1 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp) all-purpose flour sifted
- 210 g (1 cup) white fine sugar
- 48 g (2/3 cup) cocoa powder
- 4 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 460 ml (1 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp) whole milk room temperature
- 45 ml (3 tbsp) canola oil or any light-tasting oil
- 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 320 F. Prepare round cake pan and grease using oil. Set aside.
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Using a sieve, sift the flour over a bowl. Add sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix everything.
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In another bowl, add milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix everything, making sure not to overmix.
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Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out with few crumbs, but not wet batter.
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Let the cake cool completely before removing from the pan.
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Dust with powdered sugar just before serving, if desired.
Recipe Notes
I use UK measuring cups.
For dairy-free cake, use a dairy-free milk.
This can be kept at room temperature up to 3 days and stays longer in the fridge.
The cake can be heated in a microwave oven (without the powdered sugar) for a few seconds or minutes or in a preheated oven for 5 minutes.
Thanks a bunch for spending your precious time with me!
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150 Comments
Preeti
The measurements are not correct..especially wet ingredients.pls look in to it.
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Hello! I am not sure which one do you want me to correct as I’ve made this several times using the same ingredients.
Sue
Just made this delicious cake. It was so easy. The kitchen smells heavenly. Thanks so much for this awesome recipe👍
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Oh wow! Thanks a lot for your feedback. Your comment made me smile.😊 I am really happy you liked the recipe. Take care, Sue!
Sue
What size pan should I use? A 9 inch? No parchment at the bottom? Thanks for this great recipe. Going to definitely bake it👍
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Hello! Yes, a 9 inch round pan. I didn’t use parchment on the bottom, it’s okay as long as you grease the pan well. But to be safe, you can use parchment paper. Thanks for stopping by. I hope you’ll love it as much as I did.😊
abi
How much baking powder ? I dont read it anywhere.
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Hello! It’s in the recipe and it’s 4 tsp. Please watch the recipe video as well. 🙂
Sylvie
I’m always looking for eggless cake recipes so this one is SO perfect. Plus, I cant believe how fudgy and delicious it looks!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Thank you, Sylvie. I hope you can check the recipe video on YouTube as well. Take care. 🙂
Jacqueline Bellefontaine (@RecipeCrumbs)
The texture of the cake looks so delicious would love to eat a slice now. Thank you for sharing on #CookBlogShare
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
I don’t think we will need a frosting for this one. Thanks, Jacqui.
Nico @ yumsome
It looks so moist and delicious! Definitely a keeper. Pinned!
Helen @ family-friends-food.com
This looks amazing and I love how easy it is to make it vegan. Great recipe!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Yes, that would be possible. Thank you so much for the visit, Helen.
goatsandgreens
Looks quite light and tasty even without egg or dairy! Glad to be co-hosting with you at FF this week! Keep on cooking on!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Thank you, Diann. Apologies, I was a little late. I have the same excuse – loaded with office work! Hahaha Looking forward to co-hosting with you again. xx
helenfern
This looks so easy and good!! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. Have a lovely week and hope to see you back next week!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Hi, Helen. Thank you, I just left a comment on your What’s for Dinner? post. Sorry, I was late. xoxo
nancyc
This cake looks and sounds SO good! I’ve been wanting to try one of these!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Thank you so much, Nancy. I had a feeling that you would love this cake and I am right. 😀
Miz Helen
Your Cake looks fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday,447 this week. Hope you have a great Labor Day Weekend and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Thank you, Miz Helen. The cake was amazing!
Kinjal Jatin Shah
Can I use Canola oil?
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Hello! 🙂 I apologize for replying so late. Your comment went to the spam. Anyway, yes, canola oil is perfectly fine. 🙂
Neema
Can we also use chocolate ganache on top
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Yes, sure! That would be fantastic!
Lizzy Amigu
I read this at 9am and automatically decided to try it, OMG the results are absolutely amazing, it’s sooo moist n balanced.woooooow
Silvia
This cake is really good! My husband and daughter ate almost half of the cake in 20 minutes, even before I was able to top it with confectioner’s sugar, lol. I loved that it didn’t use butter or eggs because I had neither but we wanted cake! I will definitely make it again. Thanks!
Jhuls
Yay! That’s good to know. I am very much pleased that you liked this cake. Thanks for stopping by and for trying it out.
Caitlin Herbert
This recipe is very great, easy, and tasty 🙂 I really love this recipe because it’s so easy! If you don’t have vegetable oil, I suggest canola oil.
Jhuls
Have you tried it?😊
Leah-Mindle Lipszyc
How does this compare in taste to Wacky Cake?
Sandra
Which oil can I use instead of vegetable oil?
Almond oil or olive oil ? I have these only
Jhuls
Hmm, I am not so sure, but I see recipes using olive oil in a cake. But I cannot guarantee the taste as I haven’t tried using other oil than veggie oil.
arpitabread
Just curious…did you allow it to cool in the cake pan or did you remove it from the cake pan to cool? Trying the recipe this weekend since it looks delectable!
Jhuls
I allowed the cake to cook in the baking pan for 10 minutes. Then removed and transferred it to a cooling rack to cool completely. 🙂
I am happy and thankful that you are interested in making this. I hope you could me a photo so I could it to my readers. 🙂
Thanks again and I hope you let me know what you think. x
Sophia
I baked this cake today for my birthday cake, and I was not disappointed! Moist, dense, and chocolatey! I found that the sweetness was just right for me and my family, and the portion size was good 🙂 Just as a variation, I added some five-spice mix, which was subtle but the aroma was lovely. This is a fantastic recipe, will definitely bake again 😀
Jhuls
Thank you so much, Sophia.
Hmm, I want to share my supporter’s version of the recipes I share, so maybe you could send me a photo, if you don’t mind? 🙂
I am really happy that your liked the recipes. This recipe is quite popular these days in my blog and I feel that I have to make it, too. 😀
Pushkala
This cake was delicious and so moist! I paired it addedwith an avacado chocolate icing for a real vegan effect. Also addef salt to offset the sweet and it turned out fantastic! Thank you for the recipe!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Thank you so much! I am glad that it turned out amazing! I hope you’ll come back again. 🙂
Chloe
How much baking powder? I don’t see it listed on the ingredients. Maybe I’m overlooking it.
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Hi, Chloe. Apologies, I missed that and thanks for telling me about it. I already updated the recipe. You can watch the recipe, video, too. Thanks again and take care!
FlavorfulBakes
That first picture just made me drool… Lol… And no eggs, no butter? sounds like it was made just for me!! Just got yourself a new follower. You have a wonderful blog!! 🙂
-Ranjana
Jhuls
Hello, Ranjana. Thank you so much for following my blog. Looking forward to following yours. 🙂
Thalia @ butter and brioche
This looks like one moist and delicious chocolate cake. I’m surprised you were able to keep it so delicious without all the eggs and butter!
Jhuls
I know, right? 😀 I was not expecting that so much people will be amazed. Thank you, Thalia. xx
Laura@ Baking in Pyjamas
This cake looks so moist, I can’t believe it doesn’t contain any eggs or butter. It have been hard to resist!
Jhuls
Thank you so much, Laura. I hope everything is okay with you. xx
janedoe2007
Reblogged this on The Random Ramblings of Sulaf's Mind.
Moe Baking Comics
I think you should send me some of this chocolate cake instead, Jhuls. Looks amazing!
Jhuls
Sending some slices your way… 😉
Sarah 'n Spice
I love that you can make such a delicious cake eggless and butterless! Bravo friend!
Jhuls
Thank you so much, Sarah. xx
Divine Spice Box
OMG ! this is crazy good Jhuls ! Love this cake recipe of urs 🙂
Jhuls
Thank you so much, Prachi. I hope you could try this. 😀
platedujour
Jees…I wish I was so good at cutting all this butter and eggs- not even mentioning the cream, I just can’t help it!! I’m so bad I know. Your cake looks wonderful, and I have to give it a go- not even for cutting reasons- ok maybe a little bit, but just to try a bit different way of baking. Lovely pictures by the way 🙂
Jhuls
Thank you so much, Marta. I think cutting cakes has something to do with letting them cool for some time. I may be good in cutting cakes, but not in brownies. 😀 Thanks a lot for stopping by and I hope you let me know when you try this. I hope you have a fab week. Hugs! 😉
citracooks
I baked this cake yesterday and it turned out delicious. Moist and tasty! Thanks for sharing the recipe. You can find pictures of the cake on my blog http://citracooks.com/
Jhuls
Again, thank you so much for trying this out, Citra. I am really happy. 🙂 xx
misskhan
your cake looks great! I must try your recipe sometime! It even sounds healthy 🙂
Jhuls
Thank you. I hope you let me know how it turned out for you. 🙂
Lili
Looks like a super moist and delicious cake!!! Great that it has no eggs or butter! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Jhuls
It’s my pleasure, Lili. I am glad you liked this cake. 🙂 Have a fab week. xx
Lili
Thanks Jhuls! Have a lovely week too! 🙂 x
KforFoodie
This looks fantastic!! Must try it outt!! 🙂
Jhuls
Thank you so much. I hope you let me know when you do. 🙂
milkandbun
It’s impossible to make such pretty-looking cake without butter! 😀 I was thinking about self “you eat too much butter and eggs”, but it seems you are beyond!
Jhuls
There is no too much butter or eggs for me. 😀 It was lovely to co-host with you, Mila. xx
breakfastdramaqueen
Wow, this looks so good! Baking something delicious AND saving money? Win!
Jhuls
Thank you, Claudia. I am happy that you liked my post. 😀 Enjoy the week. xx
weebirdie
This egg and butter less cake looks fantastic! Just the other day, I was talking to my friend who needed to bake egg-less cake to take to her daughter’s school. I’ll try this myself soon, and tell my friend. 🙂 Thank you for the recipe!
Jhuls
Thank you, I hope you let me know how it turned out for you and your friend. Have a wonderful week. 🙂
indusinternationalkitchen
Jhuls, this eggless cake looks so wonderfully moist! Gr8 job using no butter as well. ! Are you having fun at the Fiesta? 🙂
Jhuls
Hi, Indu. I apologize for the late response. I had fun at he fiesta, I always have. 😀 I am really glad that you liked this cake. xx
indusinternationalkitchen
np Jhuls I know you have been busy! 🙂
mademoisellegourmande
Looks awesome, Jhuls. Who doesn’t mind a butterless cake if it is delicious. I surely don’t, totally up for it. 🙂
I cannot believe how many eggs you eat… 🙂 No judging though. I just never eat as much. 🙂 I should cut back on the butter though… I tend to buy kilos as you use it up so fast when baking. Have a lovely Sunday. 🙂
Jhuls
Haha, don’t worry about the judging, Tina. But so you know I am not eating them alone… hmm, maybe half… haha!
Chitra Jagadish
Oh my gosh this cake looks chocoluscious, feel like grabbing a slice from my screen – yummmmm
Jhuls
Thank you so much, Chitra. Enjoy many slices as you can. 😀
Sugar Smile
Ooooh yumm must try this some time 🙂
Jhuls
Yay! I hope you let me know how it turned out for you. xx
Lily
The cake looks crazy moist, I can’t believe there is no eggs or butter, pinned for later!
Jhuls
Thank you so much, Lily. I hope you will love it. Enjoy the rest of your weekend. Hugs!
Michelle @ Giraffes Can Bake
This cake looks so delicious and moist Jhuls!
I can definitely related, I don’t even want to think about how many eggs and how much butter I go through a month, I purposefully try to ignore it haha
Jhuls
Hmm, I think I am doing a great job this month as I have used less than 100g of butter and not for sweets, but a main dish. 😀 Eggs? That is a different story. As I write this, I have less than 6 eggs so I am very sure that I’ll get another 30 tomorrow on my way home. I remember when you bought 5kg of flour, how often do you bake, Michelle??
Michelle @ Giraffes Can Bake
at least eggs have lots of protein haha!
On average I bake about 3 times a week, would probably be more if I had more time!
Jhuls
Hmm, baking 3 times a week sounds like really fun. 😀
LFFL
Indulging my love of chocolate here.
Jhuls
I hope you don’t mind the quantity of sugar here. 😀 Enjoy and have a wonderful weekend. xx
LFFL
I never do mind. Lol.
Georgia
This looks so delicious! I can’t believe you didn’t use eggs or butter!
Jhuls
Thank you so much, Georgia. 🙂
thehealthyfoodblogger
I find it so amazing that your delicious looking cake has no eggs! I can understand that you used oil instead of butter, but no eggs…that is truly amazing to me!
Jhuls
I am thinking about the sugar, is there any good substitute that won’t affect the wet ingredients? I believe that if we replace the sugar with a healthier substitute, that will be better. What do you think? 😀
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits
Wow, this cake looks so moist, hard to believe there are no eggs or butter in it. And there is only 3 Tbs of oil, amazing!
Jhuls
Unbelievable, yes? 😀 Thanks a lot and I am happy you liked this cake. Enjoy the rest of your weekend. xx
skd
how can a cake with no eggs and no butter look so moist. This I HAVE to try. And thank God both of you weren’t very hungry, because I can see at least 80% of the cake left. Please look around while I gorge on this healthy beauty.
Jhuls
Don’t you worry, girl, there are still batches of treats at Angie’s secret hiding place. 😀
skd
Yay!! Aren’t you my sweet friend. Psssst….show me that hiding place. pleeèease 😻😍🍒with a cherry on top
Jhuls
I’ve learned that there are cherries somewhere here, so your wish is my command. 😉
skd
Thank you thank you thank you 💕💕
Jhuls
😀 😀 😀
crendina
i need to try this! I cannot believe that it’s without egg and butter! Wow, you did great job this week! ;D
Jhuls
Thank you, Cris. 😀
citracooks
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lapetitepaniere
Irresistible and tempting looking cake Jhuls 🙂 Wish I could eat a slice 😉 Thank you for co-hosting this week FF and have a wonderful weekend <3
Jhuls
I wish I could send you some, too, my dear Linda. This would be really good at afternoon tea. 🙂 Have a fun weekend. xx
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nancyc
This cake looks wonderfully good and moist! It’s nice to have a non-butter chocolate cake version!
Jhuls
Thanks so much, Nancy. xx
Sonal Kalra
OMG! I HAVE to try this! will do so in April… Now if you ask me why “April” … will tell you in April 😀
Jhuls
Hmm, I am curious about what’s coming in April. 😀 You’d let me know, Sonal, yeah?
Sonal Kalra
😋 I Shall!
apsara
Yummy! This recipe is right up my alley, Jhuls. Thank you for co-hosting this week’s FF. xo
Jhuls
So happy you liked it. Go ahead and take a slice. Id make you a cup of tea. 😉
FrugalHausfrau
Oh my gosh, Juhls, I think I’m drooling now. Seriously, how good does this look, and I’m completely wowed by the ingredients! 🙂
Jhuls
Yay! I am so happy that you loved this. 😀 Thanks for stopping by. xx
dragonflyhome
I need to try this! It looks so tempting! My husband is not a fan of butter, so he would appreciate it. 🙂
Jhuls
I hope the hubs will like it. You’d let me know, yes? 🙂
dragonflyhome
Yes, I will!
Melissa @ The Glen House
I need this in my life!
Jhuls
Go and grab a slice, Melissa. 😉 Thanks for stopping by.
Nancy
Mmm, this looks soooo good, Jhuls! Bravo to you for meeting your challenge to bake a delicious recipe with no eggs. Thanks for taking on co-hosting duties at FF #59… You’re always a wonderful host!! 😀
Jhuls
Wohoo! Soemthing I could be proud of, yes? 😀 Thanks a lot, Nancy. xx
Stephanie @ The Cozy Cook
REALLY now! No eggs or butter in this?! That’s insane! It looks so moist and succulent, your pics are insane!! You sliced this cake perfectly, I’m always bad at slicing up the final product, I totally mess it up. I get all nervous too, hahah because I know I’m going to screw it up! Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe!
Jhuls
I think I know why, Steph – you slice the cake when it’s fresh from the oven. 😀 Tell me I am correct, haha! Anyway, thanks a lot for stopping by. Have a fun weekend. xx
Loretta
Wow Jhuls, this cake looks so deliciously moist and beautiful. I can’t believe that the butter and eggs aren’t part of the ingredients, it really looks fantastic! I may decrease the sugar a tad, and that way I can eat a whole chunk without the guilt.
Jhuls
You could replace the sugar with any guilt-free substitute. Thanks a lot, Loretta. I hope I could share some more ‘guilt-free’ sweets. 😀
simplyvegetarian777
Phew
Thank goodness you cleared the part of doing it “eggless n butterless” in the begining. I was clueless… I read Jhuls and eggless and rubbed my eyes like twice. 😂😂
That cake is a winner and I am sharing the link on my Facebook Blog wall! I hope you don’t mind 😜!
Love ya girl! ❤️
Jhuls
Well, the eggs that supposed to be used in baking cakes were made as sunny side ups. 😀 If I want to cut cost on eggs, I better find eggless bakes so I could still enjoy my sunny side ups. 😀
I love that you shared this in you Facebook wall – thank you, Sonal. You are amazing!! Happy FF. xx
Lori
Fun that you are co-hosting Jhuls! And boy does that cake really, really look moist! I want a big bite! I can imagine how good it tastes! Big hugs to you on this Fiesta Friday my friend! <3
Jhuls
I am so glad to have you here, Lori. And I am really delighted that you loved this cake. 😀 Bug hugs to you as well. Have a fun weekend. xx
efwalt
Any idea of the calorific content of this? I want to tell myself it’s probably better for you than regular chocolate cake but I’m probably deluded 😛
Jhuls
Hmm, I don’t think I could help you with calorific content of this cake. 😐
Thanks a lot for stopping by.
Selma's Table
Jhuls that’s a lot of eggs in a month!! We go through about 24 in a month and that includes any baking! You will find it easy to cut back on using them – there are so many excellent recipes that don’t use too many in them and yes, it does help to keep costs down! Love the look of this cake – please save some for me for later, K? Thank you so much for co-hosting Jhuls – take good care of Mila, won’t you?!
Jhuls
I wont harm Mila, Selma. I already asked her to let me take home few slices of her deliciois treat. 😀 And of course, I’d save some for you. xx
I am really trying to find such recipes, Selma. Isn’t great to enjoy delicious dessert without the need of using eggs or butter? Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your weekend.
mysimpledelights
Yum yum yum!!! Looks fantastic!!! 60 eggs at a time??? I buy 6 at a time and sometimes lasts me 2 weeks!!! Haha!! And unlike you, when I stress, I cannot even face food!! I once lost 7kg in 1 week!! Since our news to move to China, I’ve already lost 2kgs! 😑
Jhuls
If only stress could make me lose weight, I’d mind every problems my friends have. 😀 I don’t know what can make me lose weight apart from diet and workout.
Is 60 eggs in a month too much? 😀 Well, I put some in my salad. 😉 Glad that you are here, Far. xx
mysimpledelights
Haha awww. Umm well 60 eggs in a month seems a lot to me! Yeah I’m here for a while yet until I settle in China. My husband got the gadget thingy for China and it seems to be working. Oh, call me Tanty…my abbreviated name. Farianti is way to long😘💕
Jhuls
Yay! I am so glad to hear about that gadget. And Tanty seems to be a cute name. 😀
Giramuk's Kitchen
This cake is absolutely gorgeous! I need to try it! 🙂 I have that problem of having to use too much eggs and butter in a 2-person household! It’s insane! I feel uneasy if there isn’t Egg, Butter, and Flour at home! 😀
Sharing this recipe with my family, as they need to make butterless, eggless cakes sometimes, and this looks delicious!
Giramuk's Kitchen
& Thank you for hosting this week too! 😀
Jhuls
It’s my pleasure, Dini. I hope to co-host with you in the future. *secretly wishing that Angie grants my wish* 😀
Jhuls
I can relate with the uneasy feeling when you don’t have those three, esp. eggs. I panic when I have less than 6 eggs. 😀 I hope you like this, Dini. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
GFLife247
Thanks for co-hosting! It’s cool that you tried an eggless and butterless cake. It looks very moist too! I honestly haven’t delved into cakes, we usually stick to cupcakes because they’re easier to keep moist. However, I might be able to modify the flour combination to try out this recipe. Happy FF, and have a wonderful weekend partying! 😀
Jhuls
I rarely make cakes, too, Kaila. My favorite thing to bake are cupcakes. Apart from they are so easy to make, they are served individually as well. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by.
elamb
This looks so good Jhuls! What a perfect dessert treat for FF! I’ll have some raspberries please and thank you 🙂
Jhuls
Go ahead and take your slice of cake and raspberries, Effie. 😉