Eggless Ragi Chocolate Cake
Ingredients needed
Whole Wheat Flour- 1 cup
Finger millet/ragi flour-1/2 cup
Powdered Brown Sugar-1 cup or white sugar-3/4cup
Baking Soda-3/4 tsp
Cocoa powder -2 tbsp
Salt -a pinch
Thick yogurt-3/4 cup
Milk -1/4 cup +2 tbsp
Any flavorless oil -1/4 cup
Vanilla essence- 1 tsp
Honey-2 tsp
Walnuts toasted and chopped- 1/2 cup (optional)
For the Chocolate Sauce
Milk-2 cups
Sugar-4-5 tbsp
Cocoa powder-4 tbsp
Butter- 1 tbsp
Vanilla essence- 1/2 tsp
For the Chocolate Curls
Dark chocolate- 1 bar
Preparation
Preheat the oven at 180 degree C for 15 minutes.
Grease and dust the baking pan or grease and line the baking pan with parchment paper.
Sieve together ragi flour, wheat flour,baking soda, cocoa powder and salt.
Method
Keep the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients ready.
Dry ingredients -Sieved ragi flour+wheat flour+cocoa powder+baking soda+salt and powdered sugar.
Wet ingredients – Yogurt+honey, oil, milk and vanilla essence.
Now mix the powder sugar with the flour.
Mix the milk, vanilla essence and oil to the yogurt+honey mixture.
Now mix the wet ingredient with the dry ingredients until well combined. Do not overmix. If using chopped walnuts, dust it with a little flour and mix it gently with the batter.
Pour it in a greased baking tin and tap the pan slightly so that the mixture settles evenly.
Bake in a pre-heat oven at 180 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
Now let us prepare chocolate sauce
Mix together milk, 4 tbsp cocoa powder and sugar well. Make sure that there are no lumps.
Now cook the mixture on medium heat until it starts boiling. Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat and cook stirring the mixture continuously until it starts thickening and reaches a sauce like consistency.
Turn off the heat, add butter and vanilla essence to the mixture. Stir well and let it cool completely.
Once the cake cools completely, pour the chocolate sauce over the cake.
How to make chocolate curls
Keep the bar of dark chocolate outside the refrigerator.
After half an hour, using a vegetable peeler, peel out chocolate curls.
Then refrigerate the chocolate curls until it hardens.
Sprinkle over the cake and enjoy!!!
Yummy yet healthy treat!
awesome padhu .. it turned so moist and nice.
Padhu i love you for your easy and tasty recipes, its been a year now i am taking you as my reference for all my dishes and this one i would surprise my hub for his Bday, it looks Yummy……………
this looks absolutely amazing… would love to grab it!
This is really a healthy delicious cake Padma.. Looking soft and absolutely yumm..
Padhu,
Can I use 1/2 cup oats powdered instead of Raggi and have the same texture
I have not tried it yet, so I have no idea.
Hi Padma, cake looks very interesting and healthy. Would love to give a try… but I dont have a baking oven… can I try this in microwave
You can bake this cake in microwave (convection model). I am not sure if you can bake it in microwave without convection mode. You can check out my Pressure cooker cake
How much time will it need in an microwave
Wow, this cake really tempting.. So soft and delicious..
Pakka guilt-free cake and looks moist…
Astonishing presentation, feel like licking that chocolate sauce..Beautiful cake..
HI Padma, looks wonderful.. any way to replace ragi????
You can use all purpose flour or maida but that is not healthy.
Hi padhu, (with regard to previous query by manjula),I hv tried ur eggless vanilla cake in micro wave. Took 7 min in high (900w). It was awesome. I will try this one too.
Thanks Anuradha, will give a try this weeked in micro wave…
HiPadhu..
i understand this is eggless cake..but if i want to use how much eggs should i use in this one?
I loved the idea of ragi in cake, i have the ragi floor in mya pantry and really want to use it now.
Can I bake this cake in pressure cooker ? If so how should I do that?
Yes, you can. Follow my Vanilla cake in pressure cooker.
Hi Padhu,
Can you let me know where i can get the parchment paper and muffin liners (for baking muffins) in chennai? i tried in couple of shops but was not able to get it.
You will get in all the shop in waltax road. You get all things needed for baking there.
Hi Padhu. This is really awesome. I want to try. But i have microwave grill model. Will it work?
We made this for a friend's birthday. It turned out great! We just had to add a little more milk and oil to the wet mixture. I'll make it a point to share this recipe. Thanks!
Hi Padhu,
Tried this for my hubby's birthday, turned out great.
Thanks for such a great and healthy recipe.
Like a lot of people I did doubt if this would work ! But made it for my husbands bday and we were floored !!! This is definitely a keeper ;-)) I in fact used jaggery instead of brown sugar and still it turned out marvellous ;-)) thanks Padhu !
I would like to know what is ragi flour, where do we get it?
Ragi flour is finger millet flour. You will get it in all Indian stores.
Looks good.. can I steam the cake? Not having an oven…
Yes, you can. Check out Padhuskitchen FB page. A reader has steamed this cake and it has turned out so well.
Hi Padhu,
Can I make this cake in Pressure cooker (Following "Baking Procedure given in "Pressure Cooker Cake"). Please reply.
You can bake this cake or any cake following the Cake in pressure cooker method.
Hi,
You cake looks tempting..**drool***
Can I keep this cake out of fridge for a couple of days?
I am going on a vacation with my 1yr old, so thought of taking some home made snacks for her during the trip.
Thanks!
Yes, it stays good for 1 or 2 days at room temperature.
Can the cake recipe be used for making chocolate muffins?, should i alter the temperature?
Yummy and healthy.. Tried in microwave with little bit extra milk and oil.. Turned out really well
hi!love your blog.i tried this receipe.its amazing,thankyou
Recipe turned out great..
I am new baker and keep looking out for healthy options..Thanks for this one!!
:)Sweta
Hi thr. I would like to thank you from bottom of my heart..i entered a Millet themed cooking competition last sunday..i presented this cake and I won a first prize..Thank you so much for sharing..i m newly wed and following your blog to cook for my husband varities of food
If I skip sauce , will taste good?
With sauce, it tastes amazing. But if you want to skip sauce, may be you can increase the quantity of sugar a little more.
Hi! Ur cake looks tempting and delicious. But just a doubt that i had was, if it is spongy? Without eggs being used in it. Coz i bake eggless cream cakes and add sugar syrup in between the layers. Here i wanted to know what ingredient makes it soft and spongy?
The cake will not be spongy but moist and dense.It will be very delicious with the chocolate sauce.
Hi padhu,i have tried ur cake recipe.it turned out well.just want to know using same flour proportion can v make different cake like orange or carrot etc
Yes, you can experiment in less quantity. Just increase the amount of sugar a little for those cakes.
Hi, this looks so delicious! Do I have to make any changes to bake in a 9 inch pan instead? Also, what changes should I make to double or triple the recipe? Thanks.
No changes for 9 inch pan- just follow the recipe. If you want to double or triple the recipe then calculate accordingly. Whatever pan you use, make sure you do not fill the pan a little more than half.
Hi can I use jaggery instead of brown sugar?
If you can get organic clean finely powdered jaggery. Most of the jaggery commonly available in the market has impurities.
Can we use baking powder instead of baking soda… I accidentally put baking powder..let see how the cake turns out now
This was an awesome recipe. Tried it today and everyone at home loved it..no one could guess that its made of aata and ragi .. thanks 🙂
Hi it looks really interesting…
But can we make it without yogurt??if yes then what should be the proportion of oil n milk? Please guide me
Yogurt is added to replace eggs. Do not omit that. You can go for low fat plain yogurt.
I get confused bet yogurt and curd. Are they same?! If yes, then can we use curd?!If no, how to get yogurt?! I wanna try this cake so badly, so pls guide me!
Thanks in advance 🙂
In India both are the same.Here in India, the words Yogurt and curd are used interchangeably.
Will this receipe work for a 10" Dia tin
Also after you pour the sauce do we put the cake in the fridge for sauce to set
The cake will be a little thin.
You do not have to put the cake in the fridge as the sauce will set.
Can i use ragi and kambu flour …
You can but I am not sure about the taste as I have not tried it.
HI! I tried this for a friend's bday n it was simply awesome!! Thank you so much!! Only thing though is that the sauce was not saucy enough. It didn't thicken as shown in your pic! Any suggestions?? How do I upload a pic here to show you the cake?
Priya – Very happy to know that you liked the cake. The sauce will thicken if you cook further. It will take a little time. You can sent the picture to [email protected] or just message to Padhuskitchen facebook page (link on the right side)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Padhuskitchen/130344827026015
How can I replace oil
You can use melted butter to replace oil.Melted butter can be substituted for oil in cakes. You can even substituted apple sauce but I have not experimented with it.
Hi Padhu ,
Could you please tell me how many ml in your 1 cup ?
– Thanks ,
VK
I use standard measuring cups and spoons for all my recipes. Check my measuring spoons and cups
Hello padhu. I tried this recipe and it turned out beautifully. My family loved it. Thank you so much. Keep amazing d world
Hi padhu….I prepared for my daughter's picnic and all kids loved it…thank u for the recipe.
Dear Padhu, I would like to reduce the quantity of recipe to half. Then what will be the temperature and baking time?
Regards
Same temperature. Regarding timings,I am not sure. You have to check it with a toothpick. If it comes out clean it is baked.
The cake turned out good.. I replaced the curds with 2 eggs and added 80 gms melted dark chocolate for an intense chocolate taste.. The initial bite did taste like aataa but then it tastes really yummy.. Thanks!!
Thanks for the recipe…
Can you suggest anything to replace honey as they say honey when its heated becomes toxic.
You may skip honey and add more brown sugar.
What a hit this cake has become in our household and among my friends ? I would have made it more than a dozen times. Every time I made it, it turrned out great. Fool proof recipe ! Thanks for sharing this. As my husband says 'Vaazhga Padhu' ����
Thank you so much for the recipe.. I baked a cake for the first time and it turned out so well
Thanks for the recipe,need to know whether both elements must be kept on while baking
I mostly use the bottom element when baking.
Hello! The cake came out amazing. Thanks so much for this lip smacking recipe. My sauce did not turn as good as yours. How long does it take to thicken? Thanks.
Thank you. Happy to know that the cake turned out well. It will take 6-7 minutes on medium heat. You must cook until it thickens a little. As it cools, it will thicken more.
Can we bake this only with wheat?!
Yes, you can.
I have never posted any comments on any blog. But I needed to thank you for this wonderful recipe. I have made this many times now and it has become big hit amongst my friends. Such a rich moist yummy vegetarian cake. 🙂
Lovely cake.came out so moist and good. Thanks for the lovely receipe.Good feel to bake a healthy cake for kids.
Looks lovely!! I plan to try this for husband's birthday next week. Does a 9 inch square pan work well? I don't think it's as deep as the pan you have used. Or is it safer to use two 8" round ones instead? Please advise. Thanks in advance
You can use 9 inch pan but do not fill more than half. A little more than half is ok. Rest of the batter, you can bake in a cupcake mould. You can use any pan but avoid filling up to the brim.
Perfect 🙂 thank you very much
I'm baking your recipe,it's in the oven..batter tastes yum, I hope it will come out fine. I added multi millet flour instead of ragi as that's what I had in my kitchen.didnt add honey. Hope to see more millet recipes,thanks!
Made the cake today, came out great! It's 1st time I have made an eggless cake.
Hi Thanks for the receipe. But it's very sticky don't know what I missed in that. Even then it tastes good.
If you cool the cake properly on a wire rack, it will not be sticky. You should not cover it until it has cooled completely.
It turned out to be perfect.
Cake came out so well and taste yummy.. loved by my kids.. Thank u so much for this healthy recipe.. May i know how many days we can store this cake in fridge? I would like to pack it as snacks!
Toooooo good a recipe, I tried it n it came out very well….my daughter loved it very much and was asking for more…thanks for sharing such a healthy n to top it, a very delicious cake.
Can u pls tell me, if I prepare d chocolate sauce in excess, for how long can I store it??
Once again thanku for d healthy cake..
Glad you liked the cake. You can store chocolate sauce in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator. It stays good for a month. Store it within an hour of preparing it.
Thanks for d reply.
Your recipes are too good. If i skip curd, will it be Okay? How do i prepare using Microwave.
As it is an eggless recipe, curd is a must. I don't use microwave for baking. I use only my OTG oven.
Yes, you can use melted butter. I am not aware of masti dahi.
Hi, can I use any other flavoured essence other than vanilla like pineapple??? Or can I skip it altogether??
I don't think pineapple essence will go well with ragi chocolate cake. Use vanilla.
Hi… cake turns out well. May I know how long it will stay good in room temperature. I live in eastern part of US still it’s cold here. Do I need to refrigerate for more than 2 days use?
Hi,
I do not have baking soda. How much baking powder can i use?
Thanks
Hello…I made this cake but somehow it had some uncooked portions…I baked it for 60 minutes…a bit dense…had a bit of a sticky effect in the mouth….where could I have gone wrong? Please guide…
Wheat cakes, ragi cakes are dense. They will not be fluffy as cakes made with all purpose flour or maida. You should have baked a little longer, as I assume your cake was not baked properly, hence sticking.
Tried tge receipe, it turned awesome.
Thanks for sharing.
Hi I. Have tried your choc cake many times. All times it came out well. Thanks for your posting dear.
Can I blend ragi in a mixture n make flour
You mean to say you want to powder ragi in mixie at home and use it. Yes you can, but it is very difficult to powder it finely.It is easier to get readymade ragi flour.
Would this work with sprouted ragi flour? How much more sugar or honey do you think this would need if I make it without the sauce?
Hi tried this recipe n came out well but the texture is little crumbled. Wondering what went wrong. Any suggestions pls. Thank you
Hi Padhu incase I want to make this recipe gluten free what can I replace wholewheat flour with? Thanks
I have not tried with any substitute, so not sure.
Hi. I tried this cake and loved using atta and ragi. with all the specifiedbingredients I baked it in the convection mode for 20 mins. The taste was good but it crumbled. What may be the reason.
Reasons for cake crumbling – After the cake is baked, remove from oven. Wait for 15-20 minutes for it to cool. Then run a knife around and invert the pan to remove the cake.
Hi Padhu!
This recipe is just too good! Everyone who sampled it really loved it. It’s a wonderful way of sneaking in ragi for kids who are fussy eaters.
Thanks so much for this lovely recipe. Keep delighting your readers with more such recipes ☺
Please let me know if we don’t have microwave what we can do in that case for baking.
Hi….
I have made this cake a number of times and always a big hit at home. Thankyou for sharing this tasty n healthy recipe.
Can you pls tell me, if I wish to replace curd with eggs, how many eggs should I add to the your recipe??
Hi,
Is cocoa powder sweetened or unsweetened?
Unsweetened
Hi..
The batter turned out to be very dry.I added a few spoons of milk to loosen it up but the ragi seems to soak it up.
I followed all the measurements as specified.
What could have gone wrong?