Soft and Moist Chocolate Cake (Eggless) with Chocolate Ganache

Today I am sharing with you egg-less version of Chocolate cake. Recently my Mom's birthday came and I wanted to bake a cake for her. Though she is India and am here in US, at least wanted to give her a visual treat, She loves chocolate a lot, so baked a chocolate cake. I have already posted Chocolate cake with egg but  this time tried an egg less version. The cake came out so soft and moist. I baked a single layer cake and covered it with chocolate ganache. It is definitely a treat for the chocolate lovers. 

Recipe Source: Chow times

What are the ingredients needed?

All Purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups

Baking soda, 1 teaspoon

Salt, 1/4 teaspoon

Cocoa Powder, 1/4 cup

Brewed coffee, 1 cup

Sugar, 1 cup

Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon

Lemon juice, 1 Tablespoon

Oil, 1/4 cup

How it is made?

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. 
2. Prepare the cake pan by greasing it  and flouring it or instead line it with parchment paper.
3. In a large bowl ,sift the dry ingredients( All purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt) together. Keep it aside.
4. In another bowl, mix together all the wet ingredients (brewed coffee, vanilla extract, lemon juice and oil) with sugar, till the sugar is completely dissolved
5. Add this mixture to the flour mixture and mix well.
6. Pour this batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 15- 20 minutes till the toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cake cool and remove it from pan.
8. The cake is ready for decorating.  If not decorating, can slice and serve now.

Chocolate Ganache:

Ingredients required

Semi sweet chocolate chips, 1/2 cup

Heavy whipping cream, 6 tablespoons

Butter, 1 tablespoon

How it is made?

1. Cook the chocolate chips and whipping cream in the top of a simmering water, add butter, stirring occasionally till it is warm, smooth and shiny.
2. Let this ganache cool down lightly, then spread this evenly on the cake.

Notes:

• You can double the recipe, if you are planning for a double layer cake. 
• The original recipe used vinegar instead of lemon juice. You can use vinegar too.
• If you don't prefer adding brewed coffee, you can add water instead. But I feel coffee enhances the chocolate flavor. 
• You can decorate as per your personal preference.