Super easy lactose-free chocolate cake!

Name: Super easy lactose-free chocolate cake!
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 3 eggs; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; ½ cup neutral oil (sunflower or vegetable); 1 cup boiling water; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp baking powder

Dessert

Very Easy

32 min

599 Kcal

Here's one of the best lactose-free chocolate cake recipes, quick and easy to make. What makes this cake unique is the use of hot water instead of milk (yes, really!). This decadent dessert is perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings, even if you're lactose intolerant. Plus, this base is perfect for making a Layer Cake or a Nega Maluca! Follow our steps and enjoy this incredibly moist dessert :-)

Ingredients

3 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup neutral oil (sunflower or vegetable)
1 cup boiling water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder

Estimated cost: 2.87€ (0.36€/serving)

Materials

Bowl
Whisk

Preparation

Preparation2 min

Cook time30 min

Mix the eggs and sugar together, whisking vigorously until you obtain a frothy texture.
Next, add the cocoa powder and the liquids (oil and boiling water). Mix again.
Finally, add the flour and baking powder and mix them in well.
When the batter is smooth and homogeneous, pour it into a greased mold.
Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F/180°C for 30 to 40 minutes. Check for doneness with the tip of a knife or a wooden skewer and adjust if necessary.
Let it cool a little before unmolding and it's ready!

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Observations

How long does lactose-free chocolate cake keep?
You can keep it for up to 5 days in the refrigerator wrapped in cling film or in an airtight container.

Can I reduce the amount of sugar in the cake?
You can use only 2/3 cup of sugar if you wish. This way, you can make a glaze, for example, or decorate it with sugary items without the final taste of the cake being too sweet.

Can I freeze lactose-free cake?
Of course, you can freeze lactose-free cake without any problem!

What neutral oils can I use to replace butter and make a lactose-free cake?
You can use sunflower or rapeseed oil!

What is the best glaze for this lactose-free cake?
We made a "brigadeiro" glaze to decorate the cake, but it contains sweetened condensed milk. You can make it if you can find lactose-free condensed milk.

Feel free to mix dark chocolate, a little oil, and nuts, for example, to make a delicious and crunchy glaze! Remember that the glaze will adhere better to the cake if it's completely cool!