Many boring people eat to live. Rest of us, the exciting souls live to eat. Ot at least we make food as integral part of our lives as we possibly could. And our food blogs are just a means to support this never ending love. So true to this mission, I too find a reason to try, cook and bake at every possible instance that I can.
So you can very well understand the sadness looming in my heart, when for so long I didn't post anything new. Just that after coming back from the trip and a great deal of eating out, we were craving for some simple dal chawal. Though great comfort food, but hardly anything to post. And then Ashish had been travelling so much, that I didn't have anybody to cook for :(. That's why the action was missing.
Now as much pleasure I get from eating, the same happiness I derive from making for others. In fact much more. So ever since I had been baking, I was looking forward to the time when I can bake something for my parents and in laws. But unfortunately till now such a time hasn't come.
Now as much pleasure I get from eating, the same happiness I derive from making for others. In fact much more. So ever since I had been baking, I was looking forward to the time when I can bake something for my parents and in laws. But unfortunately till now such a time hasn't come.
Firstly because it hasn't been too long since I started baking. And I visited India only for short busy durations. Secondly because the proper ovens and ingredients are missing at both my homes there, since nobody bakes. And thirdly but very important factor was that almost everybody out there doesn't eat eggs. So there goes all my cakes and brownies.
But then it would be such a shame on me if I would let such trivial stuff come in the way of some tasty treats. WIth this in mind, here started my search for good eggless recipes for sweet baking. And when I saw this recipe and read the reviews, I knew I had to try. I adapted it slightly to make it chocolate orange cake - the classic combo.
But then it would be such a shame on me if I would let such trivial stuff come in the way of some tasty treats. WIth this in mind, here started my search for good eggless recipes for sweet baking. And when I saw this recipe and read the reviews, I knew I had to try. I adapted it slightly to make it chocolate orange cake - the classic combo.
Eggless Chocolate Orange Cake Recipe
Adapted from Divinetaste's recipe
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all purpose flourIngredients:
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda/ sodium bicarbonate
1 tin/400gm sweetened condensed milk
150 gm unsalted butter melted
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp orange essence
120 ml water, room temperature
30 ml fresh orange juice
1/2 tbsp orange zest (optional)
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda/ sodium bicarbonate
1 tin/400gm sweetened condensed milk
150 gm unsalted butter melted
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp orange essence
120 ml water, room temperature
30 ml fresh orange juice
1/2 tbsp orange zest (optional)
Method:
- Preheat the oven at about 100 to 120 degrees centigrade.
- Grease and line the bottom of a 9” round cake tin with parchment/butter paper. (I used loaf tin.)
- In a mixing bowl, measure and mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and baking soda. Whisk together and then sieve once to make the mixture uniform.
- Add condensed milk, melted butter, vanilla, orange juice, orange essence, orange zest (if using) and water.
- Beat with an electric hand mixer or whisk until the mixture is uniform and smooth and there are no lumps. Do not over beat.
- Pour the batter into the cake tin and bake in the centre of the oven for about an hour at 150 degree centigrade, or until the tester from the centre comes clean. (In my oven it was done in 50 mins.)
- Remove from oven and cool on rack for 10 mins. Dust with icing sugar or cocoa powder or have plain.
- Or dress it up with a chocolate ganache and sprinkles.
Note: Crack at the top could be because of using a different pan size I used or because of uneven heating. Not necessary that you will get it too. But nevertheless I simply kept it upside down while decorating, and got a pretty looking cake!
And I'm so glad to have tried this. Because with this first trial of eggless cake, I found my perfect solution to treat anyone who doesn't eat eggs. It was such a moist, soft, and chocolately cake that you can't stop at one slice. Yes its not an as light as the everyday coffee cake but makes for a nice treat for friends. As I did, by making this simple loaf little special with a chocolate ganache and some sprinkles. And served it with ice cream. Just perfect!
I'm so encouraged now to try more of eggless versions. If you any such a fool proof recipe, do let me know. And if it's a microwave version, then even better!!
I'm so encouraged now to try more of eggless versions. If you any such a fool proof recipe, do let me know. And if it's a microwave version, then even better!!
Lovely refreshing pics Anamika..:) Do cook such lovely delectable dishes and virtually visually feed us esp me:) your friends and readers ...
ReplyDeleteCake has a lovely texture and it is difficult to believe that it is eggless..:)
Great going girl.. am so proud to be connected to your lovely space..
Reva
super good pics and welcome back to blogging ! the loaf looks devilishly good.
ReplyDeleteThis cake looks indulgent!!!! Got to try it out soon!!! And fantastic clicks!!!
ReplyDeletePrathima Rao
Prats Corner
It was a wonderful cake. I was lucky enough to be able to sample some of that. Photography wise- brilliant!
ReplyDeleteLooks yummy Anamika ..so moist and tasty. Welcome back .. was wondering what happened to you :)
ReplyDeleteVardhini
Zesty Palette
Glad to see you back and what a perfect cake that it. I too used to eat to live and now life is all about food and diff kind of food :)
ReplyDeleteWow, this looks gorgeous, love those fun rainbow sprinkles on top! I totally know what you mean about cooking for someone else other than yourself being more fun...I'm like that too, which is probably why I haven't cooked in forever! (aside from extreme laziness ;)...)
ReplyDeleteAre you coming to Dubai? If you are, we have to plan a food blogger meet up, so do let me know! :D
@Reva Thanks Reva that's such a sweet ting to say... I really value this 'online' friendship!!
ReplyDelete@sliceofmylyfe Thanks Anita..you have become my in house tester :)
ReplyDelete@Vardhini So good to know that 'someone' missed me. Thanks Vardhini!
ReplyDelete@I Live in a Frying Pan Ya Arya anyday I prefer to cook for someone else than me...and its mys on who gives me lovely smiles when I bake cakes for him. makes it all worth it!!
ReplyDeleteI'll def let u knw when I come over. ANd we surely will meet.
delicious looking combination cake looks flavourful beautifully done
ReplyDeleteThis cake looks great Anamika...love the chocolate ganache flowing down the cake...and the kiddies would be so happy with rainbow sprinkles.
ReplyDeleteCake looks perfect and awesome.
ReplyDeleteCant believe its eggless, lovely loaves..stunning chocolate ganache..
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone!! Yes Priya even I was quite pleasantly surprised by the texture of the cake :)
ReplyDeleteA beautiful cake! That falvor combo is just divine.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Rosa
lovely recipe!
ReplyDeleteAnamika ji,
ReplyDeleteI tried this cake today and it came out mind blowingly beautiful. :)
A great recipe, delectable combination of flavors and an amazing outcome!
Thank you.. :)
I tried this cake yesterday. very tasty. I tried s few other recipes from other people, but they lacked taste and texture. Thanks
ReplyDeleteHello lovely cake, can it be made without milkmaid, any substitute for the same. As I want want to bake for diabetic person.
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