Eggless Chocolate Cake Made of Whole Wheat Flour

1. Eggless Chocolate Cake Made of Whole Wheat Flour A Simple Recipe

2. INTRODUCTION Eggless chocolate cake made of whole wheat flour is a simple recipe that is not only delicious but also healthy at the same time. This classic eggless chocolate cake makes you want more, every single time. Making a cake with whole wheat flour can be challenging but it is not impossible. After having made it, you won't believe the sponginess and taste this healthy cake offers. People generally prefer using all-purpose flour (Also known as Refined Flour or Maida) to make cakes because of its soft texture. But what they don't understand is that it is extremely unhealthy for our body as it lacks numerous basic nutrients. On the other hand, whole wheat flour has various health benefits that make it the right choice for baking cakes. Now, you can easily enjoy your chocolate cake without worrying about its health consequences. Table of Content • About the Recipe • Ingredients Required for Eggless Chocolate Cake • Ingredients Required for Cocoa Frosting • Cocoa Frosting Recipe • Expert Tips • Benefits of using Whole Wheat Flour in making the Cake

3. About the Recipe Making eggless cakes is always a challenge as it can be hard to achieve the right consistency that cakes usually offer. On top of that, the addition of whole wheat flour can make the cake a little denser. Even though the ingredient used is healthier, it doesn't mean the cake can't be tasty. It can be delicious and the following recipe will definitely get you soft and moist cake that everybody will drool over.

4. Ingredients Required For Eggless Chocolate Cake • 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour • 3 tsp Cocoa Powder • Pinch of Salt • ½ tsp Baking Soda • ¾ cup Sugar • 1 cup Water • ¼ cup Sunflower Oil • 1 tsp Lemon Juice • ½ tsp Vanilla Extract

5. Eggless Chocolate Cake Recipe • Sieve 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour, 3 tsp Cocoa Powder, ½ tsp Baking soda, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. • Meanwhile, in another pan, stir together ¾ cup Sugar and 1 cup Water. • Now add ¼ cup Oil, 1 tsp Lemon Juice, and ½ tsp Vanilla Extract. • Mix well and add the sieved ingredients to the mixture mentioned above. • Whisk well to leave no lumps in the mixture. • Add the mixture to a baking pan greased well with oil. • Bake the mixture in a preheated oven at 200° C for 35-40 minutes. • To check if it’s baked properly, poke the cake with a toothpick. Although the eggless chocolate cake made of wheat flour can be served simply, if you want to add on some flavors and would love to have the aesthetic feeling of seeing a beautiful chocolate cake, then you should definitely try making cocoa frosting. This will add more flavors to your cake and leave you stunned and joyous while you eat it.

6. Recipe for Cocoa Frosting • In a small saucepan, take 1 tsp Sunflower Oil, ¼ cup Almond Milk and ¼ cup Sugar. • Begin to heat the saucepan on a low flame. Stir well so that the Sugar gets dissolved in the Almond Milk. • After the Sugar has dissolved, add 3 tsp Cocoa Powder. • Mix and stir properly. • Now, switch off the flame and spread the Cocoa frosting on the eggless cake that is cooled off. • Spread the frosting evenly using a spatula over the entire cake. • Freeze it for some time and then garnish it with nuts. • Ready to serve!!

7. Expert Tips • Cool the cake: Make sure to let the cake completely cool before frosting it. If the cake remains warm, the frosting will not set properly. • Use extracts of your choice: Feel free to use extracts based on your choice and preference. You can use vanilla, chocolate, or any other flavor of extract. Just keep in mind what flavour you like and you are all set to go. • Experiment with different frosting flavors: You can keep experimenting with different frosting flavors according to your taste preferences until you find the sweet spot. You can even add jam between two layers or add ice cream on top of your cake. Do as you like it!! • Oil: Make sure to use oil that has a neutral taste for the best results. You can use sunflower oil, vegetable oil, corn oil, and many other neutral oils. • Substitute: If you don't have lemon juice to add to your cake, you can use apple cider vinegar or white vinegar for the same purpose. • Check shelf life: Make sure the baking soda you are using isn't expired or past its shelf life. This may not help in raising the cake but instead destroy it. • Storage: You can place the remaining chocolate cake in a box and refrigerate it for a few days. Refrigerating it keeps it fresh and lasting.

8. Benefits of using Whole Wheat Flour in making the cake • Diabetic friendly: Zinc and magnesium content in whole wheat flour improves the insulin response which proves to be a boon for all diabetic patients that are looking to include a healthy eating option in their diet. • Improves the functioning of the brain: Nutrients present in whole wheat flour help in improving cognitive brain functions and also help maintain healthy skin. It can also reduce the chances of arthritis and heart stroke. • Good source of protein: Whole wheat flour is an excellent source of protein that helps in building your body's tissues and repairing damaged cells. • Improves bone health: The phosphorus content in whole wheat flour helps in maintaining your bone health. It also helps in maintaining tissue bones. • Rich in antioxidants: High vitamin B1 content in whole wheat flour acts as a powerful antioxidant that helps in removing toxins from the body. • Aids carbohydrate metabolism: Whole wheat flour benefits one’s body by providing vitamin B1 which is required for glucose metabolism. It also helps in energy extraction from food.

9. CONCLUSION This eggless chocolate cake made of wheat flour offers various health benefits that are essential for your body. With this recipe, you can have the joy of a delicious taste and health at the same time. Craving some chocolate cake? It’s completely hassle-free! Invest your precious time in the recipe to taste a wonderful chocolate cake that will satisfy your sweet cravings.