Egg-free, Dairy-free Chocolate Cake
This Egg-free, Dairy-free Chocolate Cake is a dream come true for people with egg and milk allergies. Moist and delicious, you’ll never know it’s allergy-friendly!
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My oldest daughter is allergic to everything. And I mean everything. Wheat, milk, eggs, tree nuts and peanuts. As you can imagine, it is difficult to feed this child. I am always on the lookout for allergy-friendly foods.
Do you have allergies or food intolerances, too? If you are gluten-free, I’m afraid this recipe won’t help you. But if you are dairy and egg-free, then this is just the ticket! (This recipe may work with gluten-free flour, but I have never tried it).
I must tell you that I am not a cake lover. If I am going to appease a sugar craving, I am going to do it with cookies or brownies–not with cake. But this cake is different. I actually like it better than any other cake I have made–especially the boxed cake mixes.
What’s the secret to this cake? Hot water. I know it seems strange, but it totally works! The cake is dense and delicious. Just top it with some chocolate frosting or a dusting of powdered sugar and you have a fantastic cake for any occasion.
The next time you have to make a cake but are out of eggs, no need to run to the store! This recipe has you covered!
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Recipe: Egg-free, Dairy-free Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa
- 2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup oil
- 2 Tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups hot water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add wet ingredients and mix.
- Stir in hot water and mix well.
- Pour into a greased 9x13 pan and bake for 30-40 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with just a few crumbs.
Hi made this today after trying lots of egg free cake recipes (and nearly giving up hope) – this definitely is the best egg free chocolate cake recipe! thank you so much for sharing. Will the recipe work just as well for a Victoria sponge cake? do i need to make any changes?
Just made this for my (milk-allergic) daughter’s 2nd birthday. Everybody loved it! Did it exactly as written, except baked it in a shaped bundt pan, which took an extra 10-12 minutes of baking to finish.
Put a little dairy-free frosting and some fruit on top, and it was a pretty big hit with the whole family.
So glad to hear that, Kevin! Happy birthday to your daughter!
Wow! This is great! Delicious! I thought you had to be bluffing to say you’ll never know it’s allergy friendly, but it really does taste like regular cake. Sorry I doubted you! Lol We have a monthly get together with a family who has a child allergic to dairy and eggs. This will be an extra special dessert for the little one! Thank you
DELICIOUS!!! I had a friend visiting with allergies and thought I’d try this cake and everyone said it was 5 stars and better! Thanks so much!
I absolutely love this cake!!! I was just in the mood to bake and realized I ran out of eggs and only had a little milk for the morning for the kids before school.. so I searched for what seemed like forever (20mins) lol and found this recipe with the awesome reviews!! Instead of using 2cups hot water I used 2 cups of strong brewed coffee and it was oh so heavenly!! Thanks for the recipe this will be my go to chocolate recipe..
I made this for a tennis luncheon, 20 women. It was SO easy and SO moist and flavorful! I am not dairy free but this will be a go-to chicolate cake recipe for me!
I made 2 9″ rounds with the same measurements, layered then with raspberry jam, sifted a thin dusting of powdrered sugar on top, and served with a raspberyy coulis sauce, no frosting. I substutuded almond-coconut milk for the water. It was a HIT!!!
The best egg free, dairy free cake that I’ve ever baked! Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Know about how many cupcakes this would make? Thanks!
I am in the process of waiting for this cake I have 7 minutes left on timer. I was wondering if u ever added semi sweet chips to the mix before baking?. I am a person that has milk allergy so I hope I can eat this. Which I am sure I can. Thanks
Could self rising flour be used in place of the all purpose flour and baking soda??
Can I make this in a bundy pan?
I’m sure you can!
Made this for my dairy and egg allergic son’s birthday. This was so delicious and chocolatey. Everyone really loved it. I used canned vanilla frosting that is dairy free. I’m so glad I found this recipe. I’m sure I will make it again and again.
I’m excited to try this for my son’s birthday! Do you have a recommendation for a dairy-free chocolate frosting?
Hi Heidi! I haven’t personally tried a chocolate dairy-free frosting, but this one has pretty good reviews: https://www.texanerin.com/paleo-chocolate-fudge-frosting/
Hi Vanessa,
I was wondering what kind of cocoa powder you use ? Also in place of water can i use espresso powder? If so, how much would you recommend ?
Thanks.
Coacoa powder*
I haven’t tried this cake yet! Just wondering if anyone ran into the issue I’m having. I am baking this cake for my cousins baby who is turning one and has a dairy allergy. The Cisco’s powders I am finding all day *couldcontain milk* I’m really nervous to use them. Is there a certain brand you reccomend that 100% does not contain milk?
Coacoa powder*
All say*
Hi Vanessa, you could try cacao powder which is more natural and would be less likely to contain dairy. Of course, you’d definitely have to check the labels for possible cross contamination. That always makes it more challenging. Here is a link to one: https://thrivemarket.com/p/navitas-organics-organic-cacao-powder
Hello question what type of oil did you use, regular good ol oil or coconut oil? Sorry first time baking and it’s dairy free. Thank you