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Best Egg-Free Chocolate Cake Recipe 2024 Easy Moist Decadent

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A moist, rich, and decadent egg-free chocolate cake that uses flaxseed as an egg substitute, perfect for allergy-friendly and vegan baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (190g)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (40g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
  • 1 cup warm water (240ml)
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil (80ml)
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips (90g)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your flax egg: In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons warm water. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it thickens like a gel.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9-inch cake pan with oil or non-stick spray and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, sift together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flax egg, 1 cup warm water, ⅓ cup vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon white vinegar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until fully combined.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  6. If using, fold in ½ cup chocolate chips.
  7. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once cooled, slice and serve as is or frost with your favorite vegan or dairy-free frosting.

Notes

Do not skip the vinegar and baking soda combo for proper rise and tender crumb. Use warm water to activate flaxseed gel. Be gentle when mixing to avoid dense cake. Tent with foil if edges brown too quickly. Let cake cool fully before slicing. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1-to-1 gluten-free blend. Optional chocolate chips add melty pockets of chocolate.

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Keywords: egg-free chocolate cake, vegan chocolate cake, dairy-free dessert, allergy-friendly cake, moist chocolate cake, flaxseed egg substitute

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