Chocolate cake without butter

Name: Chocolate cake without butter
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Dark chocolate 55% 1.75 oz; Type 00 flour 1.67 cups; Brown sugar ¾ cup; Eggs (about 2 medium) at room temperature 3.9 oz; Almond milk at room temperature ½ cup; Sunflower seed oil 4 tbsp; Dark chocolate chips 0.6 cup; Baking powder 1 ¾ tsp; Powdered sugar to taste

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374

Calories per serving

Vegetarian

Energy Kcal 374
Carbohydrates g 54.1
of which sugars g 35.5
Protein g 5.5
Fats g 15
of which saturated fat g 4.98
Fiber g 0.9
Cholesterol mg 50
Sodium mg 29

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Serving: 8
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

If you are on the hunt for a deliciously moist chocolate cake without butter, this Italian-inspired recipe is what you need. Seriously good. Italians have totally mastered lighter desserts, and this butter-free chocolate cake is a prime example. By swapping out butter for sunflower seed oil, it stays soft without feeling heavy. Really, Italians enjoy this treat at breakfast or with afternoon coffee. And the chocolate chips? So so good. They melt during baking, creating rich chocolate pockets.

This no butter chocolate cake recipe offers a fresh twist on the traditional, often heavier cakes—making it feel a bit healthier and modern. Pretty simple, right? Some Italian regions even add a splash of rum or use water instead of milk, so there's room to play with flavors and textures.

In Italy, creativity is king when it comes to baking, and a chocolate cake without butter is no exception. Thing is, using DIY stencils with powdered sugar for decoration gives each cake a unique, fun look. Keeping the cake moist can be tricky—so here's the thing—simple tips like avoiding overbaking and using ample oil help lock in that soft texture. You know, the best part is how this style of butter-free chocolate cake aligns with the trend of lighter desserts, while maintaining that deep, rich chocolate flavor everyone craves.

You'll find various versions—classic to vegan—sometimes with nuts or fruit. Really, serving a slice with a glass of milk or a cup of espresso just feels right, and lots of people make extra to have on hand for sharing or quick snacks. This easy, no butter chocolate cake recipe makes you wanna experiment. Try different types of chocolate, explore new toppings, or just enjoy it warm from the oven. I gotta say, Italian home baking is all about relaxed, creative energy, and a moist, flavorful chocolate cake without butter captures that spirit perfectly. So, why not try it out and bring a taste of Italy to your home kitchen? You'll love it.

INGREDIENTS

374

Calories per serving

For a 9-inch diameter pan: Dark chocolate 55% 1.75 oz (50 g); Type 00 flour 1.67 cups (200 g); Brown sugar ¾ cup (180 g); Eggs 3.9 oz (110 g) - (about 2 medium) at room temperature; Almond milk ½ cup (100 g) - at room temperature; Sunflower seed oil 4 tbsp (60 g); Dark chocolate chips 0.6 cup (100 g); Baking powder 1 ¾ tsp (8 g)

For Dusting: Powdered sugar to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Chocolate cake without butter

To prepare the chocolate cake without butter, first melt the chocolate in a bain-marie or microwave and let it cool slightly. Pour the eggs into a bowl 1, add the brown sugar 2, and whisk by hand, then add the seed oil 3.

Add the cooled melted chocolate 4 and mix with the whisk for a minute, then add the flour 5 and baking powder 6.

Finally, pour in the almond milk 7 and continue to mix to combine everything. When you have obtained a smooth and homogeneous mixture 8, add the chocolate chips 9.

Mix with a spatula to incorporate the chocolate chips evenly 10. Pour the batter into a 9-inch diameter pan lined with parchment paper 11 and bake in a preheated static oven at 350°F for about 40 minutes, on the middle shelf 12.

Once cooked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely before unmolding 13. For decoration, you can use leaves, such as bay leaves, which have been previously washed and dried, and dust the surface with powdered sugar 14. Your chocolate cake without butter is ready to be served 15!

Storage

The chocolate cake without butter can be stored at room temperature for about 3 days, covered with a glass dome.

It can be frozen once cooled, in slices.

Tip

If you wish, you can further enrich the batter with some chopped nuts!

To ensure that the chocolate chips are evenly distributed and do not all settle at the bottom, flour them and use a sieve to remove the excess flour before adding them to the batter!

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Chocolate cake without butter

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