Chocolate War Cake

Active Time 45 mins
Total Time 60 mins
Yield 4 serves

Have you ever tried this classic chocolate cake recipe? The Chocolate War Cake was first made during the Second World War, when eggs and milk were scarce. Even today, this cake is loved by vegan enthusiasts and anyone with dietary restrictions.

This easy chocolate cake recipe is moist, rich, chocolaty, and perfect for every occasion. Follow this best chocolate cake recipe to enjoy a delicious and flavorful treat at home. Learn how to make an easy chocolate cake recipe using simple ingredients like canola oil and experience this timeless dessert in your own kitchen.

How to make it

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
     
  2. Take a round baking pan and whisk together whole-grain pastry flour, multipurpose flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt till a frothy mixture is obtained.
     
  3. Use a small bowl or measuring cup to combine the water and vinegar.
     
  4. Create a well in the centre of the flour mixture in the pan and slowly pour Rabi cooking oil and vanilla extract into the well. Pour a mixture of cider vinegar and water over the top layer of flour and then stir well to blend all ingredients.
     
  5. Bake until it sets and a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean after forty minutes. Place the cake on the cake rack to cool in the pan.
     
  6. Once the cake cools, sprinkle it with some confectioners' sugar. Serve and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • Whole-wheat pastry flour – 3/4 cup

  • All-purpose flour – 3/4 cup

  • Granulated sugar – 1 cup

  • Natural cocoa powder – 1/3 cup

  • Baking soda – 1 tsp

  • Salt – 1/2 tsp

  • Cold water – 1 cup

  • Cider vinegar – 1 Tbsp.

  • Rabi cooking oil – 1/3 cup

  • Pure vanilla extract – 1 tsp

  • Confectioners' sugar – 1/2 tsp

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